social

Meaning

Adj

1. Being extroverted or outgoing.
2. Of or relating to society.
3. Relating to social media or social networks.
4. Relating to a nation's allies.
5. Cooperating or growing in groups.

Noun

1. A festive gathering to foster introductions.
2. A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
3. (colloquial) Ellipsis of social security.
4. (colloquial) Ellipsis of social security number.
5. A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
6. Ellipsis of social studies.
7. (informal) Ellipsis of social media.
8. (informal) A social media account; the username or handle thereof, or a link thereto.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/

Etymology

From Middle French social, from Latin sociālis (“of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”), from socius (“a companion, fellow, partner, associate, ally”), from sequor (“follow”). Cognate with English seg (“man, companion, fellow”). More at seg.

Sentences

However , perceived social support may be directly affected by the severity of the trauma .

Pottekkatt was a writer of strong social commitment and ideals , possessing an individualistic vision .