Definition

Related to the study of social relationships and how individuals are connected within a group.

Example

The sociometric analysis revealed the hidden dynamics among team members.

Conversation

I was reading about how sociometric methods can help understand group dynamics.

That sounds interesting! How do they work exactly?

Well, they analyze relationships and interactions within a group.

I can see how that would be useful for team-building activities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sociometric → It is formed from "socius" (from Latin, meaning companion or ally) and "metron" (from Greek, meaning measure). The word "sociometric" refers to the measurement of social relationships and interactions among individuals.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socius' meaning companion and 'metron' meaning measure — sociometric relates to measuring social connections.

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