Curiosity

cu;ri;os;i;ty pronunciation: function: noun inflected form(s): plural cu;ri;os;i;tiesdate: 14th century 1 : desire to know: a : inquisitive interest in others' concerns : nosiness b : interest leading to inquiry lt;intellectual curiositygt; 2 archaic : undue nicety or fastidiousness3 a : one that arouses interest especially for uncommon or exotic characteristics b : an unusual knickknack : curio c : a curious trait or aspect