Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.

Thirst For Knowledge

Definition: Thirst For Knowledge

Thirst For Knowledge

Noun

1. Curiosity that motivates investigation and study.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

Synonyms: Thirst For Knowledge

Synonyms: desire to know (n), lust for learning (n). (additional references)

Synonyms within Context: Thirst For Knowledge

Context	Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus).
Curiosity	Noun: interest, thirst for knowledge, thirst for truth; curiosity, curiousness; inquiring mind; inquisitiveness.
Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus.

Modern Usage: Thirst For Knowledge

Domain	Usage
Screenplays	I have a thirst for knowledge; teach me. (Flipper; writing credit: Ricou Browning; Jack Cowden)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Modern Translation: Thirst For Knowledge

Language		Translations for "thirst for knowledge"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
French		soif de connaissance. (various references)

German		wissensdurst, wissbegierde (inquisitiveness). (various references)

Hungarian		tudásvágy, tudásszomj. (various references)

Japanese Kanji		知識欲 (intellectual thirst). (various references)

Japanese Katakana		ちしきよく (intellectual thirst). (various references)

Manx		saynt (avarice, covetousness, lust). (various references)

Pig Latin		irstthay orfay owledgeknay

Swedish		kunskapstörst, bildningstörst. (various references)

Turkish		bilgiye susama. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Usage: Modern
4. Translations: Modern

5. Bibliography

Copyright © Philip M. Parker, INSEAD. Terms of Use.