Why is it spelled "curiosity" instead of "curiousity?"
Sep 19, 2014 · As far as English is concerned, the root of curiosity is curiosity. It was not formed from curious. The real question here is where the latter got its second u from. The French original did not …
american english - What are ways to describe when someone gives a ...
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 gesturing …
Which preposition follows curiosity? - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Which preposition follows the word curiosity? Ex. To explore their curiosity (for/about/with) science?
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 "curiosity" itself?
etymology - Why "curiosity" and not "cury"? - English Language
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 etymonline, the …
Word for the satisfaction of curiosity - English Language & Usage Stack ...
Apr 23, 2014 · 1 I would like to call "satisfaction of curiosity" as knowledge (or knowing) if we really want to go with a single word. Because you know something when you satisfy your curiosity. curiosity: A …
Suggest a word for the dark side of "curiosity" [duplicate]
May 6, 2022 · I am looking for a suitable term for "negative curiosity" that represents the concept of wandering and prying in the workplace. Is there a common word? For example, when an …
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.
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?
phrases - Curiosity killed the cat expression - English Language ...
Apr 16, 2018 · I remember hearing once a three-part expression but have not been able to remember or find the third part in years. Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back. What is the third?