curious
curious is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, curious is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcurious
- Tending to ask questions, or to want to explore or investigate; inquisitive; (with a negative connotation) nosy, prying.
Synonyms: "enquiring, inquiring", exquisitive, investigative, peery
Example: "Young children are naturally curious about the world and everything in it."
- Caused by curiosity.
- Leading one to ask questions about; somewhat odd, out of the ordinary, or unusual.
Example: "The platypus is a curious creature, with fur like a mammal and a beak like a bird."
- Careful, fastidious, particular; (specifically) demanding a high standard of excellence, difficult to satisfy.
- Carefully or artfully constructed; made with great elegance or skill.
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