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

In addition, the study shows only associations, not causation, and the participants’ experiences may not necessarily generalize to a larger, more diverse population. —Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025

Mandell said claims that Tylenol increases autism rates in babies and toddlers are based on low-quality studies that don’t prove causation. —Aria Bendix, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2025

The study only looked at association, not causation. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025

Courts often look to market reactions as evidence of loss causation. —Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025