Causal
/ˈkɔːzl/adjective
Relating to or showing the cause of something.
There's a causal link between smoking and lung cancer.
Often appears as...
- causal relationship
- causal connection
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Causation Evidence
Use 'causal' to describe a proven or strongly suspected link between two events or conditions.
The study highlighted a causal relationship between poor diet and health problems.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Coincidental
'Causal' implies more than coincidence; it suggests one thing is the result of another.
They found a causal connection between stress levels and absenteeism at work.
Pro Tip 3/3Scientific Discussions
'Causal' is often used in scientific and medical research to discuss why or how something happens.
Researchers debate the causal mechanisms behind climate change.
Compare with
causativecontributoryinstigateoriginateprecipitateproximateresponsibletrigger
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