associatory
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/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtəri/
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/əˈsəʊsiətəri/
relating to association/joining
Etymology
'associatory' originates from English formation: the noun/adjective 'associate' + the adjectival suffix '-ory', ultimately from Latin roots.
'associatory' is formed from Modern English 'associate' (from Middle English and Anglo-French forms) with the suffix '-ory'; 'associate' itself comes from Latin 'associare'/'associare' (past participle 'associatus') and Medieval Latin 'associatorius'.
Initially the root conveyed 'to join, unite, or ally' in Latin; over time the derived English adjective came to mean 'pertaining to association' or 'serving to associate/bring together'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of an association or the act of associating; associative.
The report described several associatory mechanisms that helped smaller groups coordinate their efforts.
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Adjective 2
serving to form or indicate an association or partnership.
They set up an associatory committee to manage relations between the two organizations.
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