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causal

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Adjective — Relating to or being the cause of something.

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How to use causal

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causal link causal relationship causal connection causal factor

It is common in formal, academic and scientific writing when discussing cause and effect.

Etymology

Causal was borrowed from Late Latin causalis, which came from Latin causa, meaning cause. In English it is formed from cause plus the ending -al.

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Frequently asked questions

What does causal mean?
It means relating to a cause, or actually causing something, such as a causal link between two events.
What is a causal in grammar?
It is a word, such as because, that introduces a reason or a cause within a sentence.
Where does the word causal come from?
It comes from the Late Latin word causalis, itself from Latin causa, meaning cause.

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