Association

Pronunciation: /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definitions of association

noun the action of associating or being associated

Example Sentences

A1 I joined the local sports association to meet new people.

A2 The association between smoking and lung cancer is well-known.

B1 The student association organized a fundraiser for charity.

B2 There is a strong association between regular exercise and good health.

C1 The association of artists is hosting a gallery opening next week.

C2 The association of psychologists conducted a study on human behavior.

Examples of association in a Sentence

formal The association of doctors held a conference to discuss new medical advancements.

informal I'm part of the neighborhood association that helps plan community events.

slang I heard that new band is in association with some big record label.

figurative The association between exercise and good health is well-established.

Grammatical Forms of association

• past tense: associated
• plural: associations
• comparative: more associated
• superlative: most associated
• present tense: associate
• future tense: will associate
• perfect tense: have associated
• continuous tense: associating
• singular: association
• positive degree: associated
• infinitive: to associate
• gerund: associating
• participle: associating

Origin and Evolution of association

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'association' originated from the Latin word 'associatio', which means to join or unite.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'association' has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the act of forming a group or organization, a mental connection between ideas or concepts, and a relationship between two or more things.