Synonyms of causality

causality

noun

kȯ-ˈza-lə-tē 

as in cause

someone or something responsible for a result

a supreme being is a being that, by definition, has no causality of its own

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of causality

Nevertheless, causality remains generally intact even at nature’s extremes. — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

The article carefully points out that this study demonstrates association, not causality. — Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026

Unfortunately for Hilaria Baldwin, family fun isn't without its causalities. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

While a need for causality would seemingly determine the order in which the events had to take place, quantum mechanics was seemingly indifferent to that need. — ArsTechnica, 28 Mar. 2026