causal

adjective

Definition of causalnext
as in creative

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Recent Examples of causal FinOps shifts from the cost of resources to causal cost attribution. — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Evidence of seat belt nonuse may not, by itself, establish a causal connection to the injuries claimed. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 Botryosphaeria canker and dieback are attributed to several causal agents in the Botryosphaeriaceae family. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The causal story is still contested, and honesty requires saying so. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for causal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for causal
  1. creative
  2. constructive
Adjective
  • The creative team is currently developing the treatment and preparing to engage potential partners about the longer version.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Fairchilds said Jeffrey, who would be 57 in December, was intelligent, well-read and had a great sense of humor, with a passion for creative writing.
    — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of creative
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  • The United States needs to revive its powers of attraction and treat its neighbors with respect to restore and expand a constructive continental partnership.
    — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The hope for all in the paddock will be for constructive efforts to ensure any similar events are prevented in the future.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of constructive

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“Causal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/causal. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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