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   curiosity

   /ˌkjʊərɪˈɒsɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a strong desire to know or learn something: "filled with curiosity, she peered through the window" Similar inquisitivenessinterestspirit of inquiryinformal:nosiness
   • 2. an unusual or interesting object or fact: "he showed them some of the curiosities of the house" Similar peculiarityodditystrangenessoddnessidiosyncrasyunusualnessnoveltyodditycurionoveltyconversation pieceobject of virtucollector's itemraritywondermarvelphenomenon

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French curiousete, from Latin curiositas, from curiosus (see curious).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › curiosityCURIOSITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of curiosity as an interest or a strange object, and see how to use it in sentences and expressions. Find out the origin and usage of the idiom curiosity killed the cat and other related words.

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   Is curiosity a moral virtue?

   • It has also been considered an important moral virtue, as curiosity can help humans find meaning in their lives and to cultivate a sense of care about others and things in the world. When curiosity in young people leads to knowledge-gathering it is widely seen as a positive.

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   Is curiosity a good thing?

   • Curiosity can be described in terms of positive emotions and acquiring knowledge; when one's curiosity has been aroused it is considered inherently rewarding and pleasurable. Discovering new information may also be rewarding because it can help reduce undesirable states of uncertainty rather than stimulating interest.

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   What does curiosity mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CURIOSITY definition: 1. an eager wish to know or learn about something: 2. something that is interesting because it is…. Learn more.

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   How big is curiosity?

   • Curiosity on the right is 3 m (9.8 ft) long. Curiosity is 2.9 m (9 ft 6 in) long by 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in) wide by 2.2 m (7 ft 3 in) in height, larger than Mars Exploration Rovers, which are 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) long and have a mass of 174 kg (384 lb) including 6.8 kg (15 lb) of scientific instruments.

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4. science.nasa.gov › mission › msl-curiosityMars Science Laboratory: Curiosity Rover - NASA Science

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   Nov 26, 2011 · Part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory mission, Curiosity, was the largest and most capable rover ever sent to Mars when it launched in 2011. Curiosity set out to answer the question: Did Mars ever have the right environmental conditions to support small life forms called microbes?

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Curiosity_(rover)Curiosity (rover) - Wikipedia

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   Curiosity is a car-sized Mars rover exploring Gale crater and Mount Sharp on Mars as part of NASA's Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) mission. Curiosity was launched from Cape Canaveral (CCAFS) on November 26, 2011, at 15:02:00 UTC and landed on Aeolis Palus inside Gale crater on Mars on August 6, 2012, 05:17:57 UTC.

6. science.nasa.gov › mission › msl-curiosityLocation Map of Curiosity Rover - NASA Science

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   While the path might seem to wander, Curiosity’s team never loses sight of their goal: to explore places that can answer questions about whether Gale Crater was habitable in the distant past. This map is composed of two layers: a grayscale Gale Crater map, and a true-color base map.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › curiosityCuriosity Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of curiosity as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how curiosity relates to inquisitiveness, nosiness, and curio.

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CuriosityCuriosity - Wikipedia

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   Curiosity (from Latin cūriōsitās, from cūriōsus "careful, diligent, curious", akin to cura "care") is a quality related to inquisitive thinking such as exploration, investigation, and learning, evident in humans and animals.

9. hbr.org › 2018 › 09The Five Dimensions of Curiosity - Harvard Business Review

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   Learn how curiosity enhances intelligence, perseverance, and engagement, and how to nurture it in your organization. Explore the five dimensions of curiosity and how they differ in their benefits and challenges.