Word
sociological
Phoneticsso·ci·o·log·i·cal
US/ˌsoʊsiəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ/
UK/sˈəʊsɪəlˈɒdʒɪkəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the study of how people live together in groups and how society works.
adj. relating to the systematic study of human society, social institutions, and social relationships.
Examples
“The researcher conducted a sociological study on urban poverty.”
“The book offers a sociological perspective on how social media affects modern friendships.”
“Scholars argue that the shift in voting patterns is not merely political but reflects a deeper sociological change in the country's demographic makeup.”
Examples
simple
“The researcher conducted a sociological study on urban poverty.”
contextual
“The book offers a sociological perspective on how social media affects modern friendships.”
complex
“Scholars argue that the shift in voting patterns is not merely political but reflects a deeper sociological change in the country's demographic makeup.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with terms like 'perspective', 'analysis', or 'impact'.
Real-World Examples
“They want to understand how adults make their vocal tracts sound shorter and plan to explore the sociological reasons why aegyo speech is used.” “Tom Robinson, who is at the forefront of understanding the cultural and sociological factors underlying the obesity epidemic in America.” Scan code
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