associated

[uh-soh-shee-ey-tid, -see-]

adjective

1. connected with something else so as to exist or occur along with it; accompanying or corresponding (often used in combination).

   “Total Cost” includes books, software, shipping, and all associated costs of the program.

   Age-associated memory impairment refers to the general degradation of memory that results from aging.

2. joined with another person or group as a companion, partner, or ally; affiliated.

   The State Bank of India, along with 4,665 branches of associated banks, held a 25% share in the Indian banking sector.

3. connected or related in thought, feeling, memory, etc..

   Any two things, including ideas, become mentally associated if they are repeatedly experienced close together in time.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of associate.

Other Word Forms

• nonassociated adjective
• unassociated adjective
• well-associated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of associated¹

associate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Played by Kapoor, Sundari often wears a string of jasmine flowers in her hair, can communicate with elephants and climbs coconut trees as a hobby - all stereotypical traits, often associated with Kerala.

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This has included the advice she received at the time from the legal firms involved and the associated documentation that was prepared for her to effect the purchase.

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The designation means the US can target the assets and properties of anyone associated with the groups and share intelligence with the Ecuadorian government without limitations so it could take "potentially lethal" actions.

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And yet, instead of being lauded for these towering achievements, Levy's time at the top always be overshadowed for many fans by the lack of success associated with his reign.

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Canadian authorities said they arrested Ms Didulo, 48, and others they "expect" to be associated with her "Kingdom of Canada" group.

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Related Words

• concerted 
• consolidated 
• cooperative 
• homogeneous 
• integrated 
• linked 
• unanimous 
• undivided 
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