Sep 19, 2014 · Loanwords of this period having the latter termination and remaining in use were subsequently re-formed with -osity (e.g. contrariosity n., curiosity n.: compare also religiousty …

Apr 23, 2014 · The common phrase is "satisfy one's curiosity" as you mentioned in the question. Other than that, relief and reward is used in some technical sources. The drive to learn new …

And when I Google New Oxford American Dictionary "curiosity of", all I see is irrelevant contexts like become a curiosity of the past and engage the curiosity of the reader. The reason I chose …

May 9, 2014 · Consider "Scientific Curiosity". Although this is a specific kind, it can actually be rather broad. It also doesn't have any negative connotation to it that I've noticed.

Feb 1, 2017 · The answers above spell out what "Just out of curiosity" should mean, but it is often used as a way of picking an argument. Example: _____, who voted to close this question," …

Mar 31, 2018 · Collins licenses both these main senses for 'curiosity' also: curiosity n. an eager desire to know; inquisitiveness; 2.a. the quality of being curious; strangeness. While I'd prefer …

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Aug 2, 2022 · I agree that you need to find another way to say that since in both of those examples it's unclear whether the speaker is curious or the subject "he" is curious, like, "He …

Apr 24, 2015 · If the "curiosity" aspect is more important, you might use intrigued. This also has a faint hint of risk or danger by association with the idea of an intrigue, a secret or illicit plan. …

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 …