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sociological

/ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
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Adverb:sociologically
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• adjective

1

Relating to sociology, or to the systematic study of the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

Example

"The professor published a groundbreaking sociological study examining the effects of remote work on urban communities."

2

Concerned with or involving the organization, institutions, or social conditions of a community or society.

Example

"Rapid industrialization brought profound sociological changes to rural towns across the region."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'sociological', which specifically pertains to the academic study or structural analysis of society, with 'social', which refers more broadly to human interaction, companionship, or community life.

• Rhymes for sociological

• Nearby Words

sociocultural
socioeconomic
socioeconomically
sociological
sociologically
sociologist
sociology

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from 'sociology' (coined in 1830 by French philosopher Auguste Comte from Latin 'socius', meaning companion, and Greek '-logia', meaning study) plus the suffix '-ical'.

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