Definition

In a manner that relates or connects things together.

Example

The concepts were discussed associatively, linking ideas from different subjects.

Conversation

I’ve been thinking about how our memories are associatively linked.

That's interesting! Like how certain smells remind us of specific moments?

Exactly! It’s fascinating how our brains work that way.

Yeah, it really shows the power of connections in our minds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Associatively → It is formed from "asso-" (from Latin "associatus", meaning joined together) and "-ative" (meaning having the nature of). The word "associatively" refers to the manner in which things are joined or related together.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'joined together' ('asso-') in a way that has a certain nature ('-ative'). This helps you remember that 'associatively' describes how things relate to each other.

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