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association

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/əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ · as-so-ci-a-tion

A connection or relationship between people or groups.

Meanings

nounformal

A connection or relationship between people or groups.

لوگوں یا گروہوں کے درمیان تعلق یا رشتہ۔

تعلق

taalluq

Synonyms

connectionrelationlinkرشتہاتفاقربط

Antonyms

disconnectionisolationdissociationجدائیاکیلیعدم تعلق

Common Collocations

  • strong association
  • social association
  • business association

Example Sentences

The association between diet and health is well documented.

خوراک اور صحت کے درمیان تعلق کو اچھی طرح سے دستاویزی شکل دی گئی ہے۔

Khorak aur sehat ke darmiyan taalluq ko achi tarah se dastavezi shakal di gayi hai.

The club is a professional association for architects.

یہ کلب معماروں کے لیے ایک پیشہ ورانہ تعلق ہے۔

Yeh club maamiron ke liye aik peshiwarana taalluq hai.

There is a strong association between smoking and lung cancer.

تمباکو نوشی اور پھیپھڑوں کے کینسر کے درمیان ایک مضبوط تعلق ہے۔

Tambaku noshi aur phiphron ke cancer ke darmiyan aik mazboot taalluq hai.

Easily Confused With

assassination:An assassination refers specifically to the act of murdering a prominent person, rather than a general connection or relationship.

Word Family

associate
verbملنا
associative
adjectiveآپس میں جڑنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine ties bind people together, representing association.

A group of people holding hands, symbolizing a strong association.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تعلق ہم نے بھی بڑھایا ہے تم سے، پر رشتہ تو نہ آتا ہے بھلے خوابوں میں بھی۔

Taalluq hum ne bhi barhaya hai tum se, Par rishta to na aata hai bhale khwabon mein bhi.

I have also strengthened my bond with you, but the connection does not come even in lovely dreams.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ ملانے سے تعلق بڑھتا ہے۔

Haath milanay se taalluq barhta hai.

A handshake strengthens the bond.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "associatio" — union, companionship

First known use: 15th century

The word passed through Old French before entering the English language, originally denoting a joining or linking together.