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association
[ uh-soh-see-ey-shuhn, -shee- ]
noun
- an organization of people with a common purpose and having a formal structure.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- the act of associating or state of being associated.
- friendship; companionship:
Their close association did not last long.
Synonyms:
- connection or combination.
- the connection or relation of ideas, feelings, sensations, etc.; correlation of elements of perception, reasoning, or the like.
- an idea, image, feeling, etc., suggested by or connected with something other than itself; an accompanying thought, emotion, or the like; an overtone or connotation:
My associations with that painting are of springlike days.
- Ecology. a group of plants of one or more species living together under uniform environmental conditions and having a uniform and distinctive aspect.
- Chemistry. a weak form of chemical bonding involving aggregation of molecules of the same compound.
- Astronomy. stellar association.
association
/ əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃən; -ʃɪ- /
noun
- a group of people having a common purpose or interest; a society or club
- the act of associating or the state of being associated
- friendship or companionship
their association will not last
- a mental connection of ideas, feelings, or sensations
association of revolution with bloodshed
- psychol the mental process of linking ideas so that the recurrence of one idea automatically recalls the other See also free association
- chem the formation of groups of molecules and ions, esp in liquids, held together by weak chemical bonds
- ecology a group of similar plants that grow in a uniform environment and contain one or more dominant species
association
/ ə-ō′sŧ-′ə,-ŧ- /
- A large number of organisms in a specific geographic area constituting a community with one or two dominant species.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·c·tDz· adjective
- t··c·tDz noun
- ԴDza·c·tDz noun
- non·c·tDz· adjective
- a·c·tDz adjective
- pseudo··c·tDz· adjective
- a·c·tDz noun
- ܲa·c·tDz noun
- sub·c·tDz· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of association1
Example Sentences
Thus, the auteur shaped the Adult Swim brand’s lasting association with a vibe – that indescribable impression that made “Cowboy” character Spike Spiegel as much of a blue romantic as an ace bounty hunter.
The association's president said surgery has become cheaper and easier to access, while some patients say there is less stigma around cosmetic procedures.
With line pairings jumbled and players traded so frequently in modern hockey, it has become difficult for fans and the media to develop an association with particular combinations.
The association sent its condolences to Grant's family, friends and "the entire rodeo/bull riding community", while loved ones mourned him on social media as a son, brother and friend.
In March this year, in association with publisher Pan Macmillan, the charity sent a copy of a book written by Facebook whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams to every MP in the country.
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