associated

[ uh-soh-shee-ey-tid, -see- ]

adjective

1. connected with something else so as to exist or occur along with it; accompanying or corresponding (often used in combination):

   “Total Cost” includes books, software, shipping, and all associated costs of the program.

   Age-associated memory impairment refers to the general degradation of memory that results from aging.

2. joined with another person or group as a companion, partner, or ally; affiliated:

   The State Bank of India, along with 4,665 branches of associated banks, held a 25% share in the Indian banking sector.

3. connected or related in thought, feeling, memory, etc.:

   Any two things, including ideas, become mentally associated if they are repeatedly experienced close together in time.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of associate ( def ).

Other Words From

• non·as·so·ci·at·ed adjective
• un·as·so·ci·at·ed adjective
• well-as·so·ci·at·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of associated¹

associate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

Manafort was convicted on multiple counts of bank fraud and money laundering associated with his corrupt work in Ukraine.

From Salon

He also joined the associated denomination, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches.

From Salon

Coplan suggested the raid was politically motivated, posting on X: "It's discouraging that the current administration would seek a last-ditch effort to go after companies they deem to be associated with political opponents."

From Salon

According to Vashi, cosmetic dermatologists have an important role to play in educating patients about the risks associated with self-administered treatments and unregulated services sold online.

From Science Daily

After adjusting for participants' health history and sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, the study found that eating a higher ratio of plant to animal protein was associated with lower risks of CVD and CHD.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• concerted
• consolidated
• cooperative
• homogeneous
• integrated
• linked
• unanimous
• undivided
• unified