Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to sort or arrange similar things together

“The company’s assortative packaging strategy helped increase customer satisfaction.”

2. adjective

Characterized by or promoting the tendency of individuals or groups to pair or associate with similar others

“The assortative mating patterns observed in the study were attributed to social and cultural factors.”

3. noun

A sorting or arrangement of similar things together

“The assortative of products in the store made it easier for customers to find what they needed.”