Definition of Curiosity

Cu`ri`os´i`ty   Pronunciation: kū`rĭ`ǒs´ĭ`tŷ
n.1.The state or quality or being curious; nicety; accuracy; exactness; elaboration.
A screen accurately cut in tapiary work . . . with great curiosity.
- Evelin.
2.Disposition to inquire, investigate, or seek after knowledge; a desire to gratify the mind with new information or objects of interest; inquisitiveness.
3.That which is curious, or fitted to excite or reward attention.


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