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Associational

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Of, pertaining to or deriving from association..

Example Sentences

How could I create such complex and wide schemes of associational thought and feeling, such filigreed webs of dreams and politics, without being mistaken for a “smuggler of reaction,” “an ideological confusionist,” or “an individualistic and dangerous element”?
Instead of making a point, Roth shows us a detail, but a detail packed with layers of associational meaning.
The distinction between […] southern Italians, who are amoral familists, and Americans, who are generally community-oriented and associational.

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What does associational mean?

Associational means Of, pertaining to or deriving from association..

What is a synonym for associational?

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What is the opposite of associational?

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How do you use associational in a sentence?

How could I create such complex and wide schemes of associational thought and feeling, such filigreed webs of dreams and politics, without being mistaken for a “smuggler of reaction,” “an ideological confusionist,” or “an individualistic and dangerous element”?

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