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noun a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
noun a reason for wanting something done
noun the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.)
originFrom Middle English interest, from Old French interesse and interest (French intérêt), from Medieval Latin interesse, from Latin interesse.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 3.0