associative
adjective/əˈsoʊʃiətɪv/
Frequency rank: #15,957 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or involving the process of forming mental connections between ideas, memories, or concepts.
Example sentence
The teacher used associative learning techniques to help students connect new vocabulary with familiar concepts.
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