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.
noun. 1  The act of associating or being connected with: My parents disapproved of my association with my friends from across town. 2  An organized body of people who have an interest, activity, or purpose in common; a society. 3  a.