Etymology

associationism

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Today it means: A theory that association (of experiences etc) is the basis of consciousness and mental activity Full definition →

English association ← Latin associātiō
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  1. Latinassociātiō
  2. Englishassociation
  3. English todayassociationism

From association + -ism.

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