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as·so·ci·a·tive  (-ssh-tv, -s-, -sh-tv)
adj.
1. Of, characterized by, resulting from, or causing association.
2. Mathematics Independent of the grouping of elements. For example, if a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c, the operation indicated by + is associative.

as·soci·ative·ly adv.
as·soci·ativi·ty (-sh--tv-t, -s-, -sh-tv-) n.

associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv]
adj
1. of, relating to, or causing association or union
2. (Mathematics) (Philosophy / Logic) Maths logic
a.  being independent of the grouping of numbers, symbols, or terms within a given set, as in conjunction or in an expression such as (2 ✕ 3) ✕ 4 = 2 ✕ (3 ✕ 4)
b.  referring to this property the associative laws of arithmetic

associative  (-ssh-tv)
Of or relating to the property of an operation, such as addition or multiplication, which states that the grouping of numbers undergoing the operation does not change the result. For example, 3 + (4 + 5) is equal to (3 + 4) + 5. See also commutativedistributive
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.associative - characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination ; "associative learning"
nonassociative - not associative
Translations
associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv] ADJ
1. (Math) → asociativo
2. (Comput) associative storagealmacenamiento m asociativo
associative
adjassoziativ
associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv] adj (frm) (Math) → associativo/a


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