association

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of connecting or joining two or more things, ideas, or elements.

  - "The association between smoking and lung cancer is well-established."
  - "The new employee was quickly brought up to speed through association with experienced colleagues."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707452"

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Synonyms

connection

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with association
commotion , devotion , otion , relation

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Variants

List of all variants of association that leads to same result
association , associational , associations , association area , association areas , association football , association footballs , ASEAN , Association of Southeast Asian Nations , free association , free associations , free-associate , free-associated , free-associates , free-associating , free-associative , parent-teacher association , parent-teacher associations , savings and loan , savings and loan association , savings and loan associations , word-association test , in association with , inter-association , interassociation

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Forms

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associates, associating, associative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'associare,' meaning 'to join together.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'association' is used in various fields, including psychology, sociology, philosophy, and business.

2. In marketing, an association is created between a product and a desirable concept or image to increase sales.

3. The American Psychological Association is a professional organization for psychologists in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Connection: The relationship between two or more things, ideas, or elements.

2. Correlation: A statistical relationship between two or more variables.

3. Link: A connection between two or more things.

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Culture

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Association is a fundamental concept in various fields such as psychology, sociology, and philosophy. In psychology, it refers to the linking of ideas, experiences, or concepts. In sociology, it refers to the coming together of individuals or groups for a common purpose. In philosophy, it refers to the connection between ideas and their implications.

How to Memorize "association"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people holding hands, forming a connection.
   - Imagine a chain linking various ideas or concepts together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'association' with the concept of connection.
   - Connect the idea of 'association' with the image of people coming together.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'A-S-S-O-C-I-A-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'Association' is 'the act of connecting two or more things.'
   - Create a mnemonic sentence, such as 'Apples and Oranges Sit Close In An Orange Tree,' to help remember the meaning.

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