Relating to or acting as a cause.
caus+al
Shared component: caus · cause
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Related forms: caus · 7 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesNot brought about by any cause; having no external cause or origin.
un+caus+ed
Shared component: caus · cause
the relationship between a cause and its effect, or the principle that everything has a cause.
caus+al+ity
Shared component: caus · cause
The action of causing something; the relationship between a cause and its effect.
caus+ation
Shared component: caus · cause
acting as a cause or agent; producing an effect.
caus+ative
Shared component: caus · cause
causeExtended relation
A person or thing that makes something happen
Extended relation: caus · cause
causallyExtended relation
In a way that relates to or involves a cause-and-effect relationship.
caus+al+ly
Extended relation: caus · cause