sociological
UK: ˌsəʊsiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl | US: ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl
adj. relating to sociology or the study of society and social behavior
adj. involving or derived from social factors or interactions
sociological = socio<society> + log<study> + ical<adjective suffix>
- socio: From Latin socius (companion, ally), referring to human society or social relations.
- log: From Greek -logia (study, discourse), denoting a field of knowledge.
- ical: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating "pertaining to" or "of the nature of."
Etymology Origin:
The word sociological emerged in the early 19th century, combining socio- (society) with -logy (study) to describe the systematic analysis of social structures and behaviors. The suffix -ical was added to form the adjective, aligning with scientific terminology (e.g., biological, psychological). Its evolution reflects the formalization of sociology as an academic discipline.
The study provided a sociological perspective on urban poverty.
Her research focuses on the sociological impacts of technology.
Sociological theories often examine power dynamics in institutions.
The book offers a sociological analysis of family structures.
His approach blends psychological and sociological insights.