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associationism

as·so·ci·a·tion·ism
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-soh-see-ey-shuh-niz-uh m, -shee-ey-]
    • /əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, -ʃiˈeɪ-/
    • /əˌsəʊsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-soh-see-ey-shuh-niz-uh m, -shee-ey-]
    • /əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, -ʃiˈeɪ-/

Definitions of associationism word

  • noun associationism a theory that all mental activity is based on connections between basic mental events, such as sensations and feelings 3
  • noun associationism Psychology. any of several theories that explain complex psychological phenomena as being built up from the association of simple sensations, stimuli and responses, or other behavioral or mental elements considered as primary. 1
  • noun associationism A theory in philosophy or psychology that regards the simple association or co-occurrence of ideas or sensations as the primary basis of meaning, thought, or learning. 1
  • noun associationism (psychology) A theory that association (of experiences etc) is the basis of consciousness and mental activity. 0
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Origin of associationism

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40; association + -ism

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Parts of speech for Associationism

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associationism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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