noun
- plural of associativity; the quality or state of being associative, or the property in mathematics and logic that allows grouping of operations without changing the result
Usage: primarily used in mathematics, logic, and computer science; technical term
Examples
- The associativities of addition and multiplication are fundamental properties taught in algebra.
- In formal logic, associativities of logical operators determine how complex expressions are evaluated.
- Different programming languages may handle associativities of operators differently.
- The study of associativities helps mathematicians understand the structure of algebraic systems.
- Compiler designers must carefully implement the correct associativities for language operators.