associative Meaning & Definition
What Does Associative Mean?
As an adjective, associative means Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite. It is also used to mean Such that, for any operands a,b and c, (a∗b)∗c=a∗(b∗c); whose multiplication operation is associative.
Quick Facts About Associative
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Synonyms | associable and associatory |
| Antonyms | nonassociative and antiassociative |
| Comparative / superlative | more associative, most associative |
Associative Definition (Adjective)
- Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
- Such that, for any operands a,b and c, (a∗b)∗c=a∗(b∗c); whose multiplication operation is associative.
- Addressable by a key more complex than an integer index.
AWK's associative arrays may be indexed by strings.
Synonyms of Associative
Associative synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Associative
Associative in a Sentence
AWK's associative arrays may be indexed by strings.
Associative memories were once given considerable attention.
Word Forms & Grammar
associative (comparative more associative, superlative most associative)
Origin of Associative
From associate + -ive.
How to Pronounce Associative
The standard pronunciation of associative is /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/, spoken in 5 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (soʊ).
Questions People Ask About Associative
What part of speech is associative?
Associative is an adjective.
What is another word for associative?
You can replace associative with words such as associable and associatory. See the full list of associative synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of associative?
The opposite of associative can be expressed with words like nonassociative and antiassociative.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of associative?
The comparative form is more associative and the superlative form is most associative.