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 have it. (Edit: and the answer to that, of course, is rather boring: by analogy with all the other -ous words. Dangerous, numerous, devious, perilous, dubious, serious, oblivious, murderous, hilarious ...
Which preposition follows the word curiosity? Ex. To explore their curiosity (for/about/with) science?
I found some ideas from the definition of incurious: Lacking intellectual inquisitiveness or natural curiosity; uninterested. But these tend to be opposites of more common words. Are there any unique words to describe the quality of a pronounced absence of intellectual curiosity?
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?
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 desire to know or learn. Though, there isn't a single word for satisfaction that is only associated with curiosity.
Word for the satisfaction of curiosity - English Language & Usage Stack ...
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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 know or learn about something...