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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of causation

While hardened reductionists have argued that there can be no free will because all causation ultimately arises from interactions of atoms and molecules, free will may be rescued by the formalism of higher-level causation. —Philip Ball, WIRED, 21 July 2024

Gel manicures do require the use of UV light, which can theoretically increase your skin cancer risk (although more research is needed to prove definitive causation, as SELF previously reported). —Melanie Rud, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024

Delayed choice did not involve any backwards causation. —Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024

Additionally, the research only found a link between moderate caffeine intake and a lower risk of cardiometabolic disease but did not prove causation. —Lauryn Higgins, Health, 20 Sep. 2024