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

“Blocking access to care is associated with worse mental health outcomes – perhaps as we would expect if we blocked access to health care for any group of people.”

From Salon

It was unclear whether anyone understood that there were "extreme risks" associated with MV Biter’s manoeuvre behind the cruise ship.

From BBC

Those being honoured have been nominated by charities associated with the royal family or by lord lieutenants, who represent the King in counties around the country.

From BBC

It’s very sad to see that associated with failure.

From Los Angeles Times

Jones wanted to save Powell from being associated with the negative publicity that surrounded rap music.

From BBC

Related Words

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