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  1. Why is it spelled "curiosity" instead of "curiousity?"

    Sep 19, 2014 · The root word is curious. How or why has the quality of being curious come to be spelled without its u? Or is it the word curious that is unique, and both words were derived from a word with …

  2. Is there a word to describe curiosity in a positive way?

    May 9, 2014 · I'm looking for a word that describes a curious, interested state of mind- open minded, exploring, wondering, but without being nosy.

  3. What is the meaning of "out of curiosity" [closed]

    Feb 1, 2017 · What is the meaning of "out of curiosity"? Could it mean out of ideas? Or maybe it means he is curious? How should I know what he means?

  4. phrases - Curiosity killed the cat expression - English Language ...

    Apr 16, 2018 · I remember hearing once a three-part expression but have not been able to remember or find the third part in years. Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back. What is the third?

  5. Word describing a distinct absence of intellectual curiosity?

    Apr 17, 2021 · I found some ideas from the definition of incurious: Lacking intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; uninterested. But these tend to be opposites of more common words. Are there any …

  6. Curiosity and curiousness - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Mar 31, 2018 · Synonyms of curiousness: curiosity, inquisitiveness, nosiness This is inadequate, and doesn't bring out the degree of overlap between 'curiousness' and 'curiosity'.

  7. Which preposition follows curiosity? - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Which preposition follows the word curiosity? Ex. To explore their curiosity (for/about/with) science?

  8. etymology - Is it right to say "my curiosity was intrigued by that ...

    Jun 5, 2014 · Technically, it seems wrong as "intrigue" by itself means "to arouse the curiosity or interest of", but I see plenty of articles and books all over the internet with that usage. Please enlighten!

  9. Suggest a word for the dark side of "curiosity" [duplicate]

    May 6, 2022 · I am looking for a suitable term for "negative curiosity" that represents the concept of wandering and prying in the workplace. Is there a common word? For example, when an …

  10. Word for the satisfaction of curiosity - English Language & Usage Stack ...

    Apr 23, 2014 · 1 I would like to call "satisfaction of curiosity" as knowledge (or knowing) if we really want to go with a single word. Because you know something when you satisfy your curiosity. curiosity: A …