associative (redirected from associatively)

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

Adjective

Maths (of an operation such as multiplication or addition) producing the same answer regardless of the way the elements are grouped, for example (2 × 3) × 4 = 2 × (3 × 4)

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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

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Adj.

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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