pattern variable en · NOUN
Etymology
Coined by Talcott Parsons (1902–1979), American sociologist.
Meanings
- Any of a set of contrasting pairs of characteristics said to be associated with various kinds of social interaction: affectivity – affective neutrality; self-orientation – collectivity-orientation; universalism – particularism; ascription – achievement; and specificity – diffusity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pattern variables | Number=Plur | lexicographic |