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sociability

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[so-shuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌsɒ ʃəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of being sociable.

  2. the quality, state, disposition, or inclination of being sociable.


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Etymology

Origin of sociability

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at sociable, -ity


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And they facilitate the ambient sociability that gives bricks-and-mortar a chance against e-commerce.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

“In terms of sociability, in terms of work cultures, it has been really central to sociability, particularly for men, and increasingly in the 20th century, I think, for women as well,” he said.

From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026

The animals which had received the ketogenic diet showed some notable differences over the control group, such as exhibiting longer grooming times, and greater sociability.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2025

Growing up at the show’s initial peak during the turn of the millennium, Timmy followed me through school corridors, classrooms and playgrounds - no matter my friends, sociability or relatively good grades.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024

But in the case of Connectors, their ability to span many different worlds is a function of something intrinsic to their personality, some combination of curiosity, self- confidence, sociability, and energy.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

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