sociological
/,sousiə'lɔdʤikəl/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to sociology: Pertaining to the scientific study of human society, social relationships, and social institutions.
- Determined by social factors: Concerning or resulting from the structure, development, or functioning of society.
Usage and Examples
- General Use:
- Sociological research often involves surveys and interviews.
- The professor offered a sociological perspective on urban poverty.
- Attributive Use (before a noun):
- They conducted a sociological analysis of the community.
- Her work has significant sociological implications.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "Sociological imagination": A term coined by C. Wright Mills referring to the ability to see the relationship between individual experiences and larger social forces.
- Developing a sociological imagination helps you understand your personal troubles in a broader social context.
- Used to describe phenomena, theories, or methods central to the academic discipline of sociology.
Variants and Related Words
- Sociology (n): The academic discipline itself.
- She majored in sociology.
- Sociologist (n): A scholar who studies sociology.
- The sociologist published a new theory.
- Sociologically (adv): In a manner relating to sociology.
- The trend can be explained sociologically.
Synonyms
- Social-scientific: Pertaining to the science of society.
- Sociocultural: Involving both social and cultural factors.
Antonyms
- Psychological: Relating to the mind or individual mental processes.
- Biological: Relating to living organisms and their physical processes.
Adjective
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of or relating to or determined by sociology
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sociological studies
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