associative

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.

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as·soci·ative·ly adv.

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

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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

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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

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

associative - characterized by or causing or resulting from the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination ; "associative learning" associatory nonassociative - not associative

Translations

associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv] ADJ

1. (Math) → asociativo

2. (Comput) associative storage → almacenamiento m asociativo

associative

adj → assoziativ

associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv] adj (frm) (Math) → associativo/a

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associative [əˈsəʊʃɪətɪv] adj (frm) (Math) → associativo/a