Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
causation
noun
/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
the action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.
Examples
- Establishing causation is crucial in scientific research.
- The study aimed to find the causation behind the increase in the disease.
- Understanding causation can help in developing effective interventions.
Meaning
Causation refers to the principle or relationship that connects an event (the cause) to another event (the effect) that occurs as a result of the first event.
Synonyms
- causality
- cause
- origination
- source
- basis
