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sociological

/ˌsoʊsiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌsoʊʃiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

Meanings
adjective
Of or pertaining to sociology.

Examples :

"The sociological impact of social media on teenagers' self-esteem is a growing concern. "
society human

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self noun

/sɛlf/

One individual's personality, character, demeanor, or disposition.

"My sister's self is very outgoing and friendly. "

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social noun

/ˈsəʊʃəl/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

"They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other."

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pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

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of preposition

/ɔv/ /ɒv/ /ə/ /ʌv/

Expressing distance or motion.

"The school is located five miles of the town center. "

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impact noun

/ˈɪmpækt/ /ɪmˈpækt/

The striking of one body against another; collision.

"The impact of the falling book on the table made a loud sound. "

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concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

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esteem noun

[ɛsˈtiːm]

Favourable regard.

"We hold her in high esteem."

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media noun

/ˈmiːdɪə/ /ˈmiːdi.ə/

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue.

"The doctor explained that the patient's weak media layer in the artery was contributing to the high blood pressure. "

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growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

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sociology noun

/ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/

The study of society, human social interaction and the rules and processes that bind and separate people not only as individuals, but as members of associations, groups and institutions

"Sociology examines how family structures influence individual behavior and social roles. "

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teenagers noun

/ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒərz/ /ˈtinˌeɪdʒərz/

A person between 13 and 19 years of age; an adolescent.

"Many teenagers enjoy listening to music and spending time with friends. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."