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causation Meaning & Definition

/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/

What Does Causation Mean?

Causation is a noun that means The act of causing. It is also used to mean The act or agency by which an effect is produced.

Causation in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Syllables3
Synonymscausing, aetiology and etiology
Pluralcausations

Causation Definition (Noun)

  1. The act of causing.
  2. The act or agency by which an effect is produced.
  3. Cause and effect.

Noun

  1. Cause and effect; causality.

Synonyms of Causation

Causation synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

causation (countable and uncountable, plural causations)

Words That Rhyme With Causation

Origin of Causation

From cause +‎ -ation.

Pronouncing Causation

You say causation as /kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (zeɪ).

Quick Answers About Causation

What part of speech is causation?

Causation is a noun.

What is another word for causation?

You can replace causation with words such as causing, aetiology and etiology. See the full list of causation synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of causation?

The plural of causation is causations.

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