Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sole-cause
noun
/ˈsoʊl kɔːz/
Definition
The only reason or factor responsible for a particular outcome.
Examples
- The sole-cause of her success was her dedication to hard work.
- In the investigation, he was deemed the sole-cause of the accident.
- Climate change is considered the sole-cause of the drastic weather shifts observed over the years.
Meaning
Sole-cause refers to a unique element or reason that directly leads to a specific result, without any other contributing factors.
Synonyms
- primary cause
- single reason
- main factor
