/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/
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Meaning
Wanting to know or learn about something.
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Word origin
From Latin curiosus, meaning careful or eager to know.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- curiosus
Examples
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Here "curious" means the child wanted to know more.
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"Curious about" means you want to learn about it.
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Here "curious" describes wanting to understand something.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 4: curious, dean, candy and 6 more words.