CAUSALITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

causality

noun

kȯ-ˈza-lə-tē

Definition of causality

as in cause

someone or something responsible for a result a supreme being is a being that, by definition, has no causality of its own

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Recent Examples of causality Nevertheless, causality remains generally intact even at nature’s extremes. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 The article carefully points out that this study demonstrates association, not causality. — Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 Unfortunately for Hilaria Baldwin, family fun isn't without its causalities. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026 While a need for causality would seemingly determine the order in which the events had to take place, quantum mechanics was seemingly indifferent to that need. — ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for causality

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His official cause of death will be released following further medical examination, according to ICE.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The cause of the fires is unknown, but have been fueled by high winds and hot, dry weather.

— Scott Neuman, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of cause

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But even though the study found a significant link between artificial sweeteners and memory issues, experts say this is still only a correlation, not causation.

— Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
Her research explores questions about the nature of the self, decision-making, temporal experience, philosophical methodology, causation, causal experience, time and time’s arrow, perception, mereology, constitution, and essence.

— Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026

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