# epidemiological

/ˌɛpədimiəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/ (US) · /ˌɛpɪdˌɛmɪəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/epidemiological
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

relating to the study of how diseases spread in a population. It describes the patterns and causes of health problems in groups of people.

For teachers: relating to the branch of medicine that studies the incidence, distribution, and control of disease in a population. Often used to describe data or research methods focused on public health trends.

## Examples

- The government released an epidemiological report on the flu.
- Researchers conducted an epidemiological study to determine if the new vaccine was effective across different age groups.
- The epidemiological data suggests a strong correlation between urban density and the rapid transmission of respiratory viruses during the winter months.

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