Translation
curious, inquisitive; odd, strange
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Word origin
From Latin curiosus ('careful, painstaking, inquisitive'), from cura ('care, concern'). English 'curious' arrived through the same Old French word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- curiosus
- English cognates
- curious, curiosity, curator
Grammar
Examples
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Children are curious about everything.
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That is odd, the door was closed last night.
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She is too nosy and always asks questions.
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I heard a strange noise in the attic.
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I am curious to know what he replied.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 4: curieux, insister, louer and 7 more words.