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sociologically

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑɡɪkli/

KK: /sosɪəˈlɑɡɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to the study of society and social behavior.


Example

The researchers analyzed the data sociologically to understand the community's dynamics.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how our behaviors are shaped sociologically?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's interesting to see how society influences us.
Sloth A
I read an article that explained it really well.
Sloth B
That sounds cool! I’d love to check it out.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
socially
culturally
communally
Antonyms
individually
privately
solitarily
Root Explanation

Sociologically → It is formed from "socius" (from Latin, meaning companion or ally) and "-logy" (from Greek "logia", meaning study of). The word "sociologically" refers to the study of society and social behavior.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socius' meaning companion, which helps you remember that 'sociologically' relates to the study of how people interact in society.

Visually Confused Words
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unsociological
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chirologically
phytosociologically
zoologically
ecologically
biologically
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