In a manner relating to or involving the linking together of ideas, images, or experiences.
From 'associative' (adjective) + '-ly' adverbial suffix. 'Associative' comes from Latin 'associatus' (joined with), from 'ad-' (to) + 'socius' (companion).
Your brain works associatively all the time—one memory or word triggers another in a chain, which is why hearing a song can suddenly make you remember a specific moment from years ago.
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