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associative
Adjective
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An associative memory, learning, thought, etc. is when one thing reminds you of something else.
recognition
Noun
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Recognition is the act of recognizing somebody or something.
The man had been dead so long, his body was beyond recognition.
Children with strong word-recognition skills tend to be strong readers.
Computers are getting much better at facial recognition.
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Recognition of something is an acceptance of it.
The group cannot continue its work without international recognition.
There is a general recognition of the importance of religious freedom for all people.
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If someone receives recognition for the things that they have done, people say that those things are good or important.
His writing has received both local and international recognition and awards.
phenomenon
Noun
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A phenomenon is a fact or event that you can observe (see or hear or sense), especially one that is not fully understood.
But this explanation is not enough to explain the observed phenomena.
Football violence is not a particularly new phenomenon, and it isn't only a British problem.
These scientists study such phenomena as storms and changing climate.
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A phenomenon is a person, show, book, etc. that is very popular.
nowiki'N Sync/nowiki was something of a pop music phenomenon in the late 90s.
Snakes as pets are not a new phenomenon, but they do seem to be growing more popular.