Associative

Pronunciation: /əˈsoʊʃəˌtɪv/

Associative (adjective)

  1. Describes a connection between different ideas or things that are linked together.
  2. Refers to a property in math where the grouping of numbers does not change the result.

Examples

  • The teacher explained associative thinking to the students.
  • The associative property allows for rearranging terms in addition.

Common collocations: associative memory, associative learning, associative operation, associative law

Synonyms of Associative

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Associative

  • — Describes ideas that lack connection or coherence.
  • — Refers to concepts that are separate and not related.