social-, socia-, soci-, socio- +
(Latin: companion, partner, ally, comrade; interpersonal relationships, living with others, allied, associated; characterized by friendliness or geniality)
dissociate
1. To treat someone or something as distinct from or unconnected with someone or something else.
2. To cause the molecules of a compound to break down into simpler molecules, atoms, or ions; usually in a reversible reaction, or break down in this way.
3. To separate a group of mental processes from the rest of the mind, causing them to lose their usual relationship with it.
2. To cause the molecules of a compound to break down into simpler molecules, atoms, or ions; usually in a reversible reaction, or break down in this way.
3. To separate a group of mental processes from the rest of the mind, causing them to lose their usual relationship with it.
dissociation
1. A reference to the act of separating or the state of being separated.
2. In psychology and psychiatry, a perceived detachment of the mind from the emotional state or even from the body.
2. In psychology and psychiatry, a perceived detachment of the mind from the emotional state or even from the body.
Dissociation is characterized by a sense of the world as a dreamlike or unreal place and may be accompanied by poor memory of the specific events, which in severe form is known as dissociative amnesia.
dissociative
1. Characterized by the separation of whole segments of the personality (as in multiple personality disorder) or of discrete mental processes (as in schizophrenias) from the mainstream of consciousness or of behavior.
2. The property inherent in some biological stocks (as of certain bacteria) of differentiating into two or more distinct and relatively permanent strains.
3. The process by which a chemical combination breaks up into simpler constituents; especially : one that results from the action of energy (as heat) on a gas or of a solvent on a dissolved substance.
2. The property inherent in some biological stocks (as of certain bacteria) of differentiating into two or more distinct and relatively permanent strains.
3. The process by which a chemical combination breaks up into simpler constituents; especially : one that results from the action of energy (as heat) on a gas or of a solvent on a dissolved substance.
Eruditio, ductus, societas.
Learning, leadership, fellowship.
Motto of Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, Florida, USA.
The unconscious release of nervous energy under the stimulus of trauma: A surgical shock.can be a cause of an nociassociation.
A nociassociation is an uncoordinated nervous discharge either following injury or while in shock.
phytosociologist
Someone who specializes in that aspect of ecology dealing with the origin, composition, structure, and classification of plant communities.
phytosociology
The branch of ecology that deals with the characteristics, classification, relationships, and distribution of plant communities.
psychosocial
1. Of or pertaining to the interaction between social and psychological factors.
2. Denoting the interrelationship between a person and his or her environment, in particular the psychological and interpersonal aspects of the individual's relationship to the group.
2. Denoting the interrelationship between a person and his or her environment, in particular the psychological and interpersonal aspects of the individual's relationship to the group.
psychosociological
Pertaining to sociology as connected with psychology; psychosociologist, psychosociology.
psychosociology
The study of subjects, issues, and problems common to psychology and sociology.
socia
A detached, or accessory, part of a bodily organ.
1. The capacity or an instance of being friendly and companionable: The section of the town where James and his wife lived was noted for the sociability of the neighbours which was one reason why they moved there.
2. The quality, state, disposition, or inclination of being pleasant: Drinking a cup of tea with a friend or neighbor and having a friendly conversation is one example of nice sociability.
2. The quality, state, disposition, or inclination of being pleasant: Drinking a cup of tea with a friend or neighbor and having a friendly conversation is one example of nice sociability.
sociable (adjective), more sociable, most sociable
1. Inclined to seek out the company of other people: Stella was a very sociable person who loved to invite people for dinner at least once a week!
2. Disposed to be friendly and pleasant: The little village seemed to be a sociable place where all the people seemed to be very neighbourly and warmhearted with each other.
3. Open for individuals to mix in an informal way: The get-together was always a very sociable and relaxed occasion where the old friends met in a causal and easygoing manner.
4. Worthy of promoting communal activity; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others: In her condo building, Carol is interested in inviting people to experience getting together for evenings of sociable enjoyment, whether it is watching a movie or playing games!
2. Disposed to be friendly and pleasant: The little village seemed to be a sociable place where all the people seemed to be very neighbourly and warmhearted with each other.
3. Open for individuals to mix in an informal way: The get-together was always a very sociable and relaxed occasion where the old friends met in a causal and easygoing manner.
4. Worthy of promoting communal activity; inclined to or conducive to companionship with others: In her condo building, Carol is interested in inviting people to experience getting together for evenings of sociable enjoyment, whether it is watching a movie or playing games!
sociableness
1. Inclined by nature to companionship with others of the same species.
2. Inclined to seek or to enjoy companionship.
3. Marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations.
2. Inclined to seek or to enjoy companionship.
3. Marked by or conducive to friendliness or pleasant social relations.
sociably (adverb), more sociably, most sociably
1. Regarding how norms are in accordance with society: In the new town, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson went to church, which was sociably acceptable, since everyone else went to church on a Sunday as well.
2. Concerning how a person acts in a gregarious way: At the party, Thomas talked sociably and agreeably with the other guests.
2. Concerning how a person acts in a gregarious way: At the party, Thomas talked sociably and agreeably with the other guests.
