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- [kawz]
- /kɔz/
- /ˈkɔːzlɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawz]
- /kɔz/
Definitions of causeless word
- noun causeless a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect: You have been the cause of much anxiety. What was the cause of the accident? 1
- noun causeless the reason or motive for some human action: The good news was a cause for rejoicing. 1
- noun causeless good or sufficient reason: to complain without cause; to be dismissed for cause. 1
- noun causeless Law. a ground of legal action; the matter over which a person goes to law. a case for judicial decision. 1
- noun causeless any subject of discussion or debate. 1
- noun causeless a principle, ideal, goal, or movement to which a person or group is dedicated: the Socialist cause; the human rights cause. 1
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Origin of causeless
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Latin causa reason, sake, case
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Parts of speech for Causeless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
causeless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
causeless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for causeless
adj causeless
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- baseless — If you describe an accusation, rumour, or report as baseless, you mean that it is not true and is not based on facts.
- wanton — done, shown, used, etc., maliciously or unjustifiably: a wanton attack; wanton cruelty.
- needless — unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food.
- unjustified — to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means.
adjective causeless
- justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
- unnecessary — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
Antonyms for causeless
adj causeless
- warranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
- deserved — rightfully earned or merited; just
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
- grounded — the solid surface of the earth; firm or dry land: to fall to the ground.
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