associative Synonyms & Antonyms
/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/
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Associative as an Adjective
1
Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
2
Such that, for any operands a,b and c, (a∗b)∗c=a∗(b∗c); whose multiplication operation is associative.
3
Addressable by a key more complex than an integer index.
AWK's associative arrays may be indexed by strings.
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.
Quick Facts About Associative
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ |
| Syllables | 5 |
| Meaning | Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate… |
| Comparative / superlative | more associative, most associative |
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).