sociality

noun

so·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌsō-shē-ˈa-lə-tē How to pronounce sociality (audio)
plural socialities
1
b
: an instance of social intercourse or sociability
2
: the tendency to associate in or form social groups

Examples of sociality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality. Amit Kumar, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024 Whatever their purpose, secret societies play off our species’ ingrained sociality, strengthening the ties of insiders and igniting the interest of those on the outside. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024 But recent studies have shown that insights on dolphin sociality can be central in designing policies and protections. Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 8 May 2024 No one has ever explained why on earth sociality would have anything to do with this phylogenetic break in the self-concept, says Povinelli. Karen Wright, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 See all Example Sentences for sociality 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of sociality was circa 1649

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“Sociality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociality. Accessed 16 Oct. 2024.

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