CAUSAL

causal

(adjective) involving or constituting a cause; causing; “a causal relationship between scarcity and higher prices”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

causal (comparative more causal, superlative most causal)

of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing

Usage notes

• See usage notes at causally.

Noun

causal (plural causals)

(grammar) a word (such as because) that expresses a reason or a cause

Anagrams

• Calusa, casual, casula

Source: Wiktionary


Caus"al, a. Etym: [L. causalis. See Cause.]

Definition: Relating to a cause or causes; inplying or containing a cause or causes; expressing a cause; causative. Causal propositions are where two propositions are joined by causal words. Watts.

Caus"al, n.

Definition: A causal word or form of speech. Anglo-Saxon drencan to drench, causal of Anglo-Saxon drincan to drink. Skeat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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