associational

adjective

as·​so·​ci·​a·​tion·​al ə-¦sō-sē-¦ā-sh(ə-)nᵊl How to pronounce associational (audio) -shē- How to pronounce associational (audio)
Synonyms of associationalnext
: of or relating to association, associationism, or an association

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“Associational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/associational. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.

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