Associations to the word «Associative»

Wiktionary

ASSOCIATIVE, adjective. Pertaining to, resulting from, or characterised by association; capable of associating; tending to associate or unite.
ASSOCIATIVE, adjective. (algebra) (of an operator \( * \)) such that, for any operands \( a, b, c \), \( (a * b) * c = a * (b * c) \)
ASSOCIATIVE, adjective. (computing) addressable by a key more complex than an integer index
ASSOCIATIVE ARRAY, noun. (computing) One of a number of array-like data structures, where the indices (called key) are not limited to integers.
ASSOCIATIVE ARRAYS, noun. Plural of associative array
ASSOCIATIVE CASE, noun. (grammar) The grammatical case that is associative.

Dictionary definition

ASSOCIATIVE, adjective. Characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination ; "associative learning".

Wise words

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.