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associationist

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)nɪst /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-soh-see-ey-shuh-niz-uh m, -shee-ey-]
    • /əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃəˌnɪz əm, -ʃiˈeɪ-/

Definitions of associationist word

  • noun associationist a person who is a member of a group or organization 3
  • noun associationist a person who believes in and promotes the principle of associationism whereby an association of thoughts leads to intellectual progressions or processes 3
  • adjective associationist relating to the principle of associationism whereby an association of thoughts leads to intellectual progressions or processes 3
  • noun associationist 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 associationist (Islam) a mushrik; an Islamic term for one who ascribes partners to Allah (God) or believes in the Trinity. 1
  • noun associationist (philosophy) One who explains the higher functions and relations of the soul by the association of ideas. 0

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Origin of associationist

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 Associationist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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associationist 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 most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

associationist usage trend in Literature

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