Synonyms of causation

causation

noun

kȯ-ˈzā-shən 

as in cause

someone or something responsible for a result

presented data that supports the thesis that poverty is the primary causation of crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• causality
• determinant
• antecedent
• reason
• source
• occasion
• factor
• consideration
• origin
• stimulus
• incentive
• mother
• impetus
• spring
• inspiration
• be-all and end-all
• alpha and omega
• root
• instigation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effect
• development
• issue
• product
• outcome
• result
• consequence
• sequence
• fate
• corollary
• fruit
• outgrowth
• resultant
• aftermath
• sequel
• upshot
• conclusion
• ramification
• aftereffect
• end
• repercussion
• denouement
• side effect
• by-product

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of causation

The study authors from the Institute of Science Tokyo in Japan acknowledge that their findings could be explained by reverse causation, whereby those individuals in better health are more able to take part in cultural activities. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026

His legal team is asking the court to disclose the instructions given to the grand jury, including guidance related to damages and causation. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Correlation does not imply causation, but World Cup years have tended to throw up memorable Tours de France in the 21st century. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 19 July 2026

In an inherently inscrutable market full of noise and unclear causation investors love to look for the ghost in the machine. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026