What does causation mean?
Causation means The act of causing..
Causation
/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of causing..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of causing.
- The act or agency by which an effect is produced.
- Cause and effect, considered as a system.
Example Sentences
Aristotle's views led him to try to describe the kind of causation by which vision is produced, instead of the laws by which it is exercised; and the attempt consisted, as in other subjects, of indistinct principles, and ill-combined facts.
Synonyms for causation
Antonyms for causation
Related Words
Word Forms
- causations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for causation?
Common synonyms include causality, causing.
What is the opposite of causation?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use causation in a sentence?
Aristotle's views led him to try to describe the kind of causation by which vision is produced, instead of the laws by which it is exercised; and the attempt consisted, as in other subjects, of indistinct principles, and ill-combined facts.
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