which is software that directly operates the computer hardware, to provide basic functionality needed by users and other software, and to provide a platform for running application software. System software includes:
Definition of ASSOCIATIVE. 1. : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2. : dependent on or acquired by association or learning. 3.
Definition of association. 1  1a : the act of associatingb : the state of being associated : combination, relationship had a long association with the firm. 2  2 : an organization of persons having a common interest : society an alumni association.