Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
causal-connection
Noun
/ˈkɔː.zəl kəˈnɛk.ʃən/
Definition
A relationship between two events where one event causes the other to occur.
Examples
- There is a causal connection between smoking and lung cancer.
- Researchers sought to determine the causal connection between stress and health issues.
- The study highlighted a causal connection between poor nutrition and academic performance.
Meaning
Causal connection refers to the link that establishes that one phenomenon or event (the cause) directly influences or brings about another event (the effect).
Synonyms
- causal relationship
- cause-and-effect link
- causal link
