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Causation: meaning, definitions and examples

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causation

 

[ kษ”หหˆzeษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy, science

Causation is the process of causing something to happen or exist. It refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to the occurrence of another event (the effect). This concept is fundamental in various fields such as philosophy, where it pertains to discussions about free will and determinism, and in science, where it is essential for establishing relationships between factors and outcomes. Understanding causation helps in identifying patterns and making predictions.

Synonyms

causality, influence, origination, provenance

Examples of usage

  • The causation of climate change is a major topic of research.
  • Understanding the causation of illnesses is crucial for effective treatment.
  • In philosophy, the discourse on causation explores the nature of existence.
  • Scientists study the causation of phenomena to develop theories.

Translations

Translations of the word "causation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น causalidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ursache

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyebab

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธั‡ะธะฝะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyczynowoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ› ๆžœ้–ขไฟ‚

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท causalitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ causalidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nedensellik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธ๊ณผ๊ด€๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณุจุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญฤinnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prรญฤinnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ› ๆžœๅ…ณ็ณป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vzroฤnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orsรถk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะฑะตะฟั‚ั–ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒฃแƒ™แƒแƒ•แƒจแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™bษ™blik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ causalidad

Etymology

The term 'causation' originates from the Latin word 'causatio', which means 'a bringing about'. The concept has been explored since antiquity, with philosophers like Aristotle discussing the principles of causation and its relation to motion and change. In the medieval period, scholars like Thomas Aquinas integrated Aristotelian causation into theological discussions, linking it to divine influence. The Enlightenment brought new scientific rigor to the study of causation, with philosophers like David Hume questioning the nature of causal relationships and emphasizing empirical evidence. In modern times, causation remains a fundamental concept across multiple disciplines, including science, law, and social sciences, where establishing cause-and-effect relationships is crucial for understanding complex interactions and dynamics.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,941, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.