Word Type

Noun

The word "curiosity" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

ignorance

Capable Of

result in taking risks

Causes Desire

add up column of numbers analyse attend school become scuba diver design software determine truth examine thing find information find lost item find truth go on internet go somewhere go to market go to restaurant hear news hear testimony learn learn about science learn about subject look through telescope lucid dream program computer read read book read letter read newspaper see artifacts see exhibits see favorite show see particular program surf net talk to understand better use television visit museum watch evening news watch musician perform

Derived Terms

bi-curiosity curio curiosity killed the cat public curiosity uncuriosity

Derived From

osity

Etymologically Related To

osity

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cognitive state object physical object state of mind

Type Of (IsA)

artificial satellite cognitive state emotion what

Part Of

human nature

Related Terms

curious

Related Terms

arouses cat construction curious exploring extraordinary inquisitive inquisitiveness interest killed killed at killed cat object unique wonder

Synonym Network

curio inquisitiveness

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