n.
Pronunciation: ˌ kyu ̇ r- ē - ' ä-s( ə -)t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 14th century
1 : desire to know: a : inquisitive interest in others' concerns : NOSINESS b : interest leading to inquiry <intellectual curiosity >
2 archaic : undue nicety or fastidiousness
3 a : one that arouses interest especially for uncommon or exotic characteristics b : an unusual knickknack : CURIO c : a curious trait or aspect