adjective
- relating to or characterized by assortment based on similarity or selective pairing
Usage: technical; often used in biology and sociology
Examples
- Assortative mating occurs when individuals choose partners with similar traits.
- The study examined assortative patterns in educational achievement among couples.
- Birds often display assortative behavior when selecting nesting sites.
- Researchers found evidence of assortative mixing in social networks.
- The population showed strong assortative tendencies based on genetic markers.
- Assortative processes can lead to increased homogeneity within groups.