associational

adjective

Pronunciation: əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃənəl

Definition

Relating to the formation of groups, organizations, or the connections between ideas.

Examples

• The professor focused on the associational aspects of human behavior in her sociology lecture.

• They formed an associational bond based on their shared commitment to environmental conservation.

• The study explores the associational links between childhood reading habits and adult vocabulary size.

Synonyms of associational

Words with a similar meaning to associational:

• connected
• social
• organizational
• communal

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