association
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/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
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/əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/
connection or group
Etymology
'association' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'associatio,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sociare' meant 'to join.'
'associatio' transformed into the Old French word 'associacion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'association' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to join or unite,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group or connection.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of people organized for a joint purpose.
The National Basketball Association is a professional basketball league.
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Noun 2
a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations.
The two companies formed an association to improve their market reach.
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Noun 3
a mental connection between ideas or things.
The smell of fresh bread has a strong association with childhood memories for me.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39