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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of causation

Of course, there needs to be far more research to prove this is a case of causation rather than mere correlation, but that research is plausible. —Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025

Fringe ideas about wellness, disease causation and medications will go mainstream. —Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

So while unable to prove causation, the results aligned with previous rodent studies showing how high fat, high sugar diets impacted the animals' spatial learning and memory. —New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2025

Correlation isn’t causation, but continuity and confidence just might be contagious. —Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025