criminologic

A criminologic study examines patterns in urban crime.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to criminology: "criminologic" describes something that pertains to the scientific study of crime, criminals, and criminal behavior.

Usage Examples

• (A study related to the scientific analysis of crime.)
• (Her viewpoint, based on criminology, provided insights into criminal activity.)

Advanced Usage

• "Criminologic theory": a set of principles used to explain the causes and prevention of crime.
  • The criminologic theory of social disorganization links crime to neighborhood instability. (A theoretical framework within criminology.)
• "Criminologic analysis": the systematic examination of crime data to identify trends or causes.
  • The police department relies on criminologic analysis to allocate resources. (The application of criminological methods to real-world data.)

Variants and Related Words

• Criminological (adj): an alternative form with the same meaning, more commonly used.
  • The journal publishes criminological research. (Research in the field of criminology.)
• Criminology (n): the scientific study of crime and criminals.
  • She earned a degree in criminology. (The academic discipline.)
• Criminologist (n): a specialist in criminology.
  • The criminologist testified about recidivism rates. (An expert in the field.)

Synonyms

• Forensic: relating to the application of scientific methods to crime investigation (though broader in scope).
• Penological: specifically related to the study of punishment and prison systems.

Related Idioms

• Criminologic lens: a metaphorical way of referring to a criminological perspective.
  • Viewing the data through a criminologic lens reveals underlying social factors. (Analyzing crime from a criminological standpoint.)

Note: "Criminologic" is a less common variant of "criminological." Both are adjectives derived from "criminology," but "criminological" is preferred in modern academic and professional writing.