sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
or less commonly sociologic
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-jik
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
1
: of or relating to sociology or to the methodological approach of sociology
2
: oriented or directed toward social needs and problems
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Her book, now on sale, blends light moments and sociological facts, the sweet spot between a funny blog post and a term paper.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
This sociological fidelity extends to the show’s cars and trucks; even vehicles in the background of a scene depict specific makes and models.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Suspenseful and timely, Lanchester's work is a compelling read of modern sociological issues seen through an affecting lens only the best fiction can achieve.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Earlier this year, Mike White’s buzzy sociological drama helped launch a sellout H&M collection designed with costume designer Alex Bovaird, letting viewers channel their inner Aimee Lou Wood in tropical prints and flowing caftans.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
This sociological fidelity extends to the show’s cars and trucks; even vehicles in the background of a scene depict specific makes and models.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2025
Suspenseful and timely, Lanchester's work is a compelling read of modern sociological issues seen through an affecting lens only the best fiction can achieve.
—Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
Earlier this year, Mike White’s buzzy sociological drama helped launch a sellout H&M collection designed with costume designer Alex Bovaird, letting viewers channel their inner Aimee Lou Wood in tropical prints and flowing caftans.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2025
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“Sociological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociological. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
also sociologic
1
: of or relating to sociology or its methods
2
: concerned with or relating to social needs and problems
Medical Definition
sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
also sociologic
: of or relating to sociology or to the methodological approach of sociology
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