Causer: meaning, definitions and examples

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causer

 

[ ˈkɔːzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person responsible

A 'causer' is an individual or entity that brings about a specific result, event, or situation. This term is often used in discussions relating to causation, where one party's actions or presence lead to certain outcomes. In various contexts, a causer can be a primary instigator of problems, actions, or occurrences. The term emphasizes the role of the individual in initiating or contributing to a consequence.

Synonyms

instigator, originator, perpetrator.

Examples of usage

  • The manager was the causer of the team's success.
  • He was identified as the causer of the accident.
  • In this scenario, the causer must take responsibility for their actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "causer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 causar

🇮🇳 कारण बनाना

🇩🇪 verursachen

🇮🇩 menyebabkan

🇺🇦 спричиняти

🇵🇱 powodować

🇯🇵 引き起こす

🇫🇷 causer

🇪🇸 causar

🇹🇷 neden olmak

🇰🇷 야기하다

🇸🇦 يسبب

🇨🇿 způsobit

🇸🇰 spôsobiť

🇨🇳 造成

🇸🇮 povzročiti

🇮🇸 valda

🇰🇿 туғызу

🇬🇪 გამოიწვიოს

🇦🇿 səbəb olmaq

🇲🇽 causar

Etymology

The word 'causer' derives from the verb 'cause,' which has its roots in the Latin 'causare', meaning 'to make happen' or 'to bring about.' The Latin word is related to 'causa', meaning 'cause.' Over time, the concept evolved from the legal and philosophical realms into more general usage. The term 'cause' has been utilized in English since the Middle Ages but the derivative 'causer' emerged later in the English language as a way to specify an agent of causation. The progression of the word reflects a deeper understanding of agency and responsibility in various contexts, particularly in the realms of law, philosophy, and everyday conversation. The emphasis on the actor's role has made 'causer' a useful descriptor in discussing various phenomena, including social issues, scientific events, and interpersonal relationships.