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causation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of causation

someone or something responsible for a result

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

Synonyms of causation

antecedent, causality, cause, occasion, reason

Words Related to causation

consideration, determinant, factor

alpha and omega, be-all and end-all

impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, stimulus

mother, origin, root, source, spring

Near Antonyms of causation

denouement (also dénouement), repercussion

conclusion, end

by-product, side effect (also side reaction)

Antonyms of causation

aftereffect, aftermath, consequence, corollary, development, effect, fate, fruit, issue, outcome, outgrowth, product, result, resultant, sequel, sequence, upshot

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