nonassociative

IPA: nˈɑnʌsˈoʊʃieɪtɪv

Not associative.
(algebra, of an algebraic structure) Whose multiplication operation is not assumed to be associative for all elements.

Examples of "nonassociative" in Sentences

In nonassociative mathematics, the order of operations greatly influences the final result
Some operations, such as division and subtraction, are nonassociative and can lead to different outcomes when the order of operations is changed
The nonassociative property states that the grouping of numbers in an operation does not affect the final result
Nonassociative algebraic structures, like quandles and loops, do not adhere to the associative property
Understanding nonassociative properties is essential in fields such as abstract algebra and computer science