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What is another word for Causal? – 124 Causal Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    causative resultant consequential correlative associative relative conditional dependent resultant determinative influential efficacious operative instrumental contributory determinate decisive formative shaping prompting inducing provocative generative productive creative effectual efficacious explanatory justificatory motivational occasioning precipitative triggering

    Meaning of Causal

    The primary meaning of the word "Causal" refers to something that is related to or involving cause and effect.

    Definitions

    • Relating to causation, or having the nature of a cause
    • Involving or relating to a cause or reason for something
    • Having a direct or indirect influence on something

    Etymology of Causal

    The word "Causal" originates from the Latin word "causalis," meaning "of or pertaining to cause"
    Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including philosophy, science, and law, to describe relationships between events, actions, or conditions

    Example Uses

    • The researcher investigated the causal link between smoking and lung cancer
    • The company's financial troubles were causal, resulting from a combination of poor management and economic downturn
    • The doctor explained the causal relationship between high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    incidental coincidental unrelated unconnected inconsequential noncausal acausal unassociated disconnected irrelevant immaterial inconsequent fortuitous accidental haphazard random arbitrary spontaneous unintentional unpremeditated unforeseen

    Related Nouns

    cause effect relationship correlation connection association link tie bond nexus influence factor agent instrument means mechanism process condition circumstance situation context background environment

    Related Verbs

    cause influence affect determine produce generate create induce provoke trigger prompt motivate occasion precipitate contribute shape form mold lead result follow ensue arise

    Related Adjectives

    causative correlative associative relative conditional dependent resultant determinative efficacious operative instrumental contributory determinate decisive formative shaping prompting inducing provocative generative productive creative effectual explanatory