curiosity

1. A state in which you want to learn more about something (synset 105690411)
   is a type of: cognitive state, state of mind - the state of a person's cognitive processes
   subtypes:

   • desire to know, lust for learning, thirst for knowledge - curiosity that motivates investigation and study
   • interest, involvement - a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
   • curiousness, inquisitiveness - a state of active curiosity
   same as: wonder
2. Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting (synset 103154617)
   is a type of: object, physical object - a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
   subtypes:

   • bric-a-brac, knickknack, knickknackery, nicknack, whatnot - miscellaneous curios
   • collectable, collectible - things considered to be worth collecting (not necessarily valuable or antique)
   • collector's item, piece de resistance, showpiece - the outstanding item (the prize piece or main exhibit) in a collection
   same as: curio, oddity, oddment, peculiarity, rarity

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