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causative

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective causative has 1 sense
  1. causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"
    Antonyms:
    noncausative, noncausal

Definitions from the Web

Causative

Definition:

The term "causative" refers to something that has the power to cause an effect or bring about a result.

Senses:

1. Adjective:

Having the ability to cause something to happen.

Example sentence: The thunderstorm was the causative factor behind the power outage in the city.

2. Noun:

A grammatical construction or verb form that indicates that the subject causes an action or event to happen.

Example sentence: In the sentence "He had his car repaired," the verb "had" is used as a causative.

3. Noun:

A causative agent or factor that brings about a specific effect or result.

Example sentence: The causative of the disease was traced back to contaminated water.

Usages:

Popular:

In popular usage, the term "causative" often refers to something that directly or indirectly leads to a particular outcome.

Example sentence: Stress is often cited as a causative factor in various health problems.

Local:

In local contexts, depending on the specific region or community, "causative" may have different meanings or interpretations.

Example sentence: In the local dialect, the word "causative" carries a cultural connotation of being the source of prosperity.

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