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 ASSOCIATIVE. 1. : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2. : dependent on or acquired by association or learning. 3. â asÂ·soÂ·ciaÂ·tiveÂ·ly adverb. â asÂ·soÂ·ciaÂ·tivÂ·iÂ·ty \-ËsÅ-shÄ-É-Ëti-vÉ-tÄ, -sÄ-, -shÉ-Ëti-\ noun. See associative defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.