Causal: meaning, definitions and examples

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causal

 

[ หˆkษ”ห.zษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cause and effect

The term 'causal' refers to something that is related to or indicates a cause. It is often used in discussions around the relationship between events, where one event is understood to be the result of another. In scientific and philosophical contexts, causal relationships help to understand how certain conditions lead to specific outcomes or phenomena. The concept plays a critical role in experiments and study designs, where establishing causality rather than mere correlation is essential. Causal inferences influence decision-making and policy formulation in various fields such as economics, sociology, and psychology.

Synonyms

causal factor, causal link, causal relationship

Examples of usage

  • Causal relationships can be complex.
  • The study showed causal links between diet and health.
  • Researchers aim to identify causal factors behind climate change.

Translations

Translations of the word "causal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น causal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเคฃเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kausal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kausal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐัƒะทะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyczynowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ› ๆžœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท causal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ causal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sebepsel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ณผ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุจุจู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kauzรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kauzรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ› ๆžœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kavzalni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orsรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตะฟั‚ั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™bsal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ causal

Etymology

The word 'causal' comes from the Latin term 'causalis', which itself is derived from 'causa', meaning cause. 'Causa' has its roots in ancient Greek 'ฮฑแผฐฯ„ฮฏฮฑ' (aitia), which also means cause or reason. The term evolved in the English language around the late 14th century, initially used in philosophical texts discussing causation theories. Over time, its application expanded into various disciplines, including science and sociology, where understanding cause-and-effect relationships became foundational to theories and methodologies. The concept of causality has been central in the development of empirical research methods, seeking to establish clear links between variables and outcomes. The proper use of 'causal' has gained increased attention in modern discourse, especially in the context of statistical analysis and experimental design.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,422 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.