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curious

/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/

[/ˈkjʊə.ri.əs/]

eager to know or learn

Intermediateadjective

Definition

Someone curious is eager to learn or know more about things. A curious mind keeps asking why.

Example

Stay curious and never stop asking questions.

Stay curious and never stop asking questions.

Etymology

From Latin 'curiosus', meaning careful or inquisitive.

How & Where It’s Used

A celebrated trait in talks on learning and discovery.

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