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Definition of sociability

sociability

/ˌsoʊ.ʃəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
so · cia · bil · i · ty
Adverb:sociably
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Plural:sociabilities
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Adjective:sociable
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being sociable; the inclination to seek out, enjoy, and engage in friendly companionship and social interaction with others.

Example

"Her natural warmth and sociability made her a welcoming host at community gatherings."

2

In sociology and zoology, the tendency of individuals or animals of the same species to live together in organized groups, herds, or communities rather than in isolation.

Example

"Biologists observed how resource scarcity influenced the sociability and cooperative foraging of the primates."

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• Rhymes for sociability

• Nearby Words

sobralia
sobriety
soccer
sociability
sociable
sociably
social

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French sociabilité or Late Latin sociabilitatem, derived from Latin sociabilis ('easily united, friendly'), from socius ('companion, ally').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sociability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sociability
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