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associative

as·so·cia·tive

US/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ uncommon

adjective

1.

relating to or resulting from association

  • “associative recall”
2.

characterized by or causing or resulting from association

  • “associative learning”
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Origin

From associate + -ive.

Phrases

  • associative algebra
  • associative array
  • associative case
  • associative plural
  • neuro-associative physiology
  • non-associative algebra
  • power-associative algebra

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