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"just for curiosity" vs "for curiosity's sake"

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the idea of doing something out of curiosity. 'Just for curiosity' is a more informal way of expressing this, while 'for curiosity's sake' is a bit more formal.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

just for curiosity

This is not correct. Don't use this phrase.

It would sound better to say "to satisfy my curiosity" or "for curiosity's sake."

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some alternatives from our editors:

  • just to satisfy my curiosity
  • just for curiosity's sake
  • out of curiosity

for curiosity's sake

This phrase is correct and commonly used in more formal contexts.

This phrase is used to express doing something out of curiosity in a more formal or polite manner.

Examples:

  • I attended the lecture for curiosity's sake, not because I needed the information.
  • She asked the question for curiosity's sake, to better understand the topic.

Alternatives:

  • out of curiosity
  • due to curiosity
  • because of curiosity
  • from curiosity
  • motivated by curiosity

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