1 : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2 : dependent on or acquired by association or learning.

What does it mean when something is associative?

1 : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2 : dependent on or acquired by association or learning.

What is an example for associative?

Associative property of addition: Changing the grouping of addends does not change the sum. For example, ( 2 + 3 ) + 4 = 2 + ( 3 + 4 ) (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4) (2+3)+4=2+(3+4)left parenthesis, 2, plus, 3, right parenthesis, plus, 4, equals, 2, plus, left parenthesis, 3, plus, 4, right parenthesis.