
Why is it spelled "curiosity" instead of "curiousity?"
Sep 19, 2014 · Why is it spelled "curiosity" instead of "curiousity?" Ask Question Asked 11 years, 1 month ago Modified 7 years, 11 months ago
Which preposition follows curiosity? - English Language & Usage …
Which preposition follows the word curiosity? Ex. To explore their curiosity (for/about/with) science?
Word for the satisfaction of curiosity - English Language & Usage …
Apr 23, 2014 · There is a good feeling you get when your curiosity is satisfied, especially if is about a question you found interesting or important, or have spent a lot of time and energy …
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Mar 31, 2018 · What is the difference between the words curiosity and curiousness? How and when do you use them? Cambridge Dictionary has: curiosity [noun] B2 [ U ] an eager wish to …
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Mar 18, 2017 · I've been looking at the adjectives "curious" and "furious", and have been wondering why their noun counterparts are so different. According to …
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Aug 1, 2022 · I usually use something along the lines of blatantly saying "He gave a curious look/shot a curious glance." However, does anyone know ways to describe someone …
What is the meaning of "out of curiosity" [closed]
Feb 1, 2017 · What is the meaning of "out of curiosity"? Could it mean out of ideas? Or maybe it means he is curious? How should I know what he means?
What's a word for being curious in a worried manner?
Apr 24, 2015 · Your title asks for "curious in a worried manner", but anxiously or hesitantly fits well into the blank in your example sentence. We can assume that the I in the sentence is …
Is there a word to describe curiosity in a positive way?
May 9, 2014 · I'm looking for a word that describes a curious, interested state of mind- open minded, exploring, wondering, but without being nosy.
I need a verb for curiosity [duplicate] - English Language & Usage ...
Sep 7, 2015 · You say you need a verb for curiosity, but your example and the answers assume verbs for the result of exercising curiosity successfully. Did you instead want a verb form of …