adj
associative
Associative (adj) means pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
adj
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); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative.
3
Addressable by a key more complex than an integer index.
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What is the meaning of associative?
"associative" (adj) means pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
What are the different meanings of associative?
"associative" has 3 main meanings: 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); (of a ring, etc.) whose multiplication operation is associative; 3. Addressable by a key more complex than an integer index.