sociological

adjective

so·​cio·​log·​i·​cal ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl  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

sociologically

ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-ji-k(ə-)lē 

ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-

adverb

Examples of sociological in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Guerrero’s leadership blends sociological insight with technical empathy. —Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025

Femininity and maximalism are on Lingala’s trend docket, rooted in sociological observations. —Essence, 21 Aug. 2025

Chaffin-Quiray, professor of cinema studies at Palomar Community College, will explore the artistic and sociological character of the film and lead a discussion afterward. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025

Her book, now on sale, blends light moments and sociological facts, the sweet spot between a funny blog post and a term paper. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1843, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sociological

• analogical
• astrological
• biological
• christological
• chronological
• cosmological
• cytological
• dialogical
• ecological
• ethnological
• ethological
• geological

Kids Definition

sociological

adjective

so·​cio·​log·​i·​cal ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl 

ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-

variants also sociologic

-ik 

1

: of or relating to sociology or its methods

2

: concerned with or relating to social needs and problems

sociologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

sociological

adjective

so·​cio·​log·​i·​cal ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl  ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə- 

variants also sociologic

-ik 

: of or relating to sociology or to the methodological approach of sociology

sociologically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb