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first cause

 

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Noun first cause has 1 sense
  1. first cause, prime mover, primum mobile - a self-caused agent that is the cause of all things; "God is the first cause"
    --1 is a kind of causal agent, cause, causal agency

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First Cause

Definition:

The concept of a first cause refers to the ultimate or initial cause of all things or events in the universe. It is a philosophical idea that explores the origin or source from which everything else arises.

Examples:

As a noun:

1. The first cause of the universe is a subject of debate among scientists and philosophers.

2. According to some religious beliefs, God is often regarded as the first cause.

Related adjective:

1. The first-cause argument proposes that a first cause must exist to explain the creation of the universe.

2. Many philosophers have contemplated the attributes of a first-cause deity.

As a verb:

1. Some scholars attempt to first-cause the development of certain cultural practices.

2. The company's groundbreaking research first-caused a paradigm shift in the industry.

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