Curiologic

/ˌkjʊəriəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to curiosity or the scientific study of rare and unusual objects and phenomena.

Etymology

Formed from 'curio' with the suffix '-logic' (relating to knowledge or study), following the pattern of words like 'biologic' or 'geologic'.

Kelly Says

By the 18th century, Renaissance curiosity-collecting became systematic enough to deserve its own '-ology'—curiologic represents when hobbies became science.

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