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causality

1 synonym for causality, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — The capacity of a cause to bring about its effect.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun formal

The capacity of a cause to bring about its effect.

“Physicists study causality at the level of individual particles.”

2. noun formal

The link between an event or state of affairs and whatever brings it about.

“The report failed to prove causality between the drug and the side effect.”

How to use causality

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This is a formal term used in philosophy, science and statistics.

Etymology

Causality was formed in English as if from a Latin word causalitas, built on causalis, meaning causal, which itself comes from causa, meaning cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What does causality mean?
Causality is the relationship between a cause and the effect it produces.
What is the difference between causality and correlation?
Correlation means two things vary together, while causality means one thing actually brings about the other.
Is causality the same as causation?
Yes, causation is a close synonym of causality.

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