causation

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Noun causation has 1 sense

causing, causation - the act of causing something to happen
--₁ is a kind of deed, feat, effort, exploit
--₁ has particulars:
sending; trigger, induction, initiation; compulsion, coercion; influence; inducement, inducing

Derived forms: verb cause₁, verb cause₂

Definitions from the Web

Causation

Definition:

1. The action or process of causing something.

2. The relationship between cause and effect.

Sample Sentences:

1. Noun:

- The causation of the accident was determined to be a mechanical failure.

- The study aims to explore the causation of various diseases.

- The causation of poverty is a complex issue influenced by multiple factors.

2. Related Adjective:

- The causative factors of climate change are still widely debated.

- The researcher conducted a study to identify the causative mechanisms of the disease.

- The causative relationship between smoking and lung cancer has been extensively studied.

3. Related Verb:

- His careless driving caused the accident.

- The teacher's explanation caused the student to understand the concept.

- The new policy is expected to cause a significant shift in public opinion.

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