associated
|as-so-ci-at-ed|
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/əˈsoʊ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
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/əˈsəʊ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
(associate)
connected
Etymology
Etymology Information
'associate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'associatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'sociare' meant 'to join.'
Historical Evolution
'associatus' transformed into the Old French word 'associer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'associate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to join or unite,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'associate'.
She associated the smell with her childhood.
Adjective 1
connected or related to something.
The symptoms are often associated with stress.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39