Curiousity vs. Curiosity: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 15, 2023
"Curiousity" is a common misspelling. The correct spelling is "Curiosity," denoting a desire to know or learn.
Which is correct: Curiousity or Curiosity
How to spell Curiosity?
Curiousity is Incorrect
Curiosity is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "Curiosity" contains only one "i" before the "t."
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Think of the adjective "curious" and simply add "-ity."
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Link the word "Curiosity" to the phrase "quality of being curious."
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Visualize a question mark to represent curiosity and recall it has no extra "i."
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Mnemonic: Curiosity KILLS unnecessary letters.
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Curiousity and Curiosity Definitions
Curiosity
Curiosity represents keenness of interest.
I have a curiosity about ancient civilizations.
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Curiosity
Curiosity means the state of being curious.
Curiosity drives many explorers.
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Curiosity
Curiosity is a strong desire to know or learn something.
Her curiosity led her to discover new worlds.
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Curiosity
Curiosity signifies an unusual or interesting object or fact.
The antique shop was filled with curiosities.
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Curiosity
Curiosity is an inquisitive nature.
The child's endless curiosity was evident.
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Curiosity
A desire to know about people or things that do not concern one; nosiness.
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Curiosity
An object that arouses interest, as by being novel or extraordinary
Kept the carved bone and displayed it as a curiosity.
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Curiosity
Inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask and learn about things by asking questions, investigating, or exploring.
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Curiosity
A unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest.
He put the strangely shaped rock in his curiosity cabinet.
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Curiosity
(obsolete) Careful, delicate construction; fine workmanship, delicacy of building.
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Curiosity
The state or quality or being curious; nicety; accuracy; exactness; elaboration.
When thou wast in thy gilt and thy perfume, they mocked thee for too much curiosity.
A screen accurately cut in tapiary work . . . with great curiosity.
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Curiosity
Disposition to inquire, investigate, or seek after knowledge; a desire to gratify the mind with new information or objects of interest; inquisitiveness.
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Curiosity
That which is curious, or fitted to excite or reward attention.
We took a ramble together to see the curiosities of this great town.
There hath been practiced also a curiosity, to set a tree upon the north side of a wall, and, at a little hieght, to draw it through the wall, etc.
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FAQs
Why is it called Curiosity?
The term "curiosity" derives from Latin "curiosus," meaning eager to know.
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Is Curiosity a negative or positive word?
Neutral, though often seen positively.
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Which vowel is used before Curiosity?
The vowel "a" can precede it, as in "a curiosity."
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Which preposition is used with Curiosity?
"Of," as in "curiosity of a child."
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What is the second form of Curiosity?
Nouns don't typically have a "second form."
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Which conjunction is used with Curiosity?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on sentence context.
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What is the first form of Curiosity?
The term itself, "Curiosity," is its primary form.
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How is Curiosity used in a sentence?
Curiosity led him to explore the old, abandoned mansion.
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Is Curiosity a vowel or consonant?
"Curiosity" is a word consisting of both vowels and consonants.
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Nov 15, 2023
What is the third form of Curiosity?
Nouns don't typically have a "third form."
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Is the Curiosity term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
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About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
