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- [kaw-zey-shuh n]
- /kɔˈzeɪ ʃən/
- /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kaw-zey-shuh n]
- /kɔˈzeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of causation word
- uncountable noun causation The causation of something, usually something bad, is the factors that have caused it. 3
- uncountable noun causation Causation is a study of the factors involved in causing something. 3
- noun causation the act or fact of causing; the production of an effect by a cause 3
- noun causation the relationship of cause and effect 3
- noun causation the act of causing 3
- noun causation a causal agency; anything producing an effect 3
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Origin of causation
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Medieval Latin causātiōn- (stem of causātiō), equivalent to causāt(us) (past participle of causāre to cause) (Latin caus(a) cause + -ātus -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Causation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
causation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
causation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for causation
noun causation
- origin — something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead: to follow a stream to its origin.
- motivation — the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job. Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.
- matter — a dull or dead surface, often slightly roughened, as on metals, paint, paper, or glass.
- motive — something that causes a person to act in a certain way, do a certain thing, etc.; incentive.
- source — any thing or place from which something comes, arises, or is obtained; origin: Which foods are sources of calcium?
Antonyms for causation
noun causation
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- thoughtlessness — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- outcome — a final product or end result; consequence; issue.
- product — a thing produced by labor: products of farm and factory; the product of his thought.
- effect — something that is produced by an agency or cause; result; consequence: Exposure to the sun had the effect of toughening his skin.
Top questions with causation
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