Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
causal-agent
Noun
/ˈkɔː.zəl ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
Definition
A causal agent is a person or thing that is responsible for causing a particular effect or result.
Examples
- The scientist identified the causal agent behind the disease outbreak.
- In philosophy, free will is often debated as a causal agent of our decisions.
- The detective sought to discover the causal agent that led to the crime.
Meaning
This term is often used in discussions of cause and effect, particularly in scientific and philosophical contexts. It denotes the source that brings about a change or outcome.
Synonyms
- Causer
- Instigator
- Producer
- Factor
- Source
