adj
associative
Associative (adj) means Connected with, or formed through, the linking of ideas or things together.
adj
1
Connected with, or formed through, the linking of ideas or things together.
2
(mathematics) Describing an operation where grouping the numbers differently does not change the result.
3
(computing) Able to be looked up using a key rather than a simple numbered position.
"AWK's associative arrays may be indexed by strings."
"Associative memories were once given considerable attention."
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associatory
Antonyms
nonassociative
Rhymes for associative
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What is the meaning of associative?
"associative" (adj) means connected with, or formed through, the linking of ideas or things together.
What is another word for associative?
Other words for "associative" include associatory.
What is the opposite of associative?
The opposite of "associative" is nonassociative.
What are the different meanings of associative?
"associative" has 3 main meanings: 1. Connected with, or formed through, the linking of ideas or things together; 2. (mathematics) Describing an operation where grouping the numbers differently does not change the result; 3. (computing) Able to be looked up using a key rather than a simple numbered position.
