Associative thoughts are things that you think of because you see, hear, or think of something that reminds you of those things or which you associate with those things.
例句
The associative guilt was ingrained in his soul...由此产生的内疚感在他灵魂深处挥之不去。The real picture is more horrific and stronger but one must conjure up all the associative thoughts and emotions it evokes.真实的画面更恐怖也更震撼，但是它带来的种种感受和情绪需要你自己去联想。
英英词典释义
Adjective
1. relating to or resulting from association;
"associative recall"
2. characterized by or causing or resulting from association;