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  1 : of or relating to association especially of ideas or images. 2  2 : dependent on or acquired by association or learning.