CAUSALITY Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

causality

noun

kȯ-ˈza-lə-tē

Definition of causality

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

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Recent Examples of causality This eliminated variables such as personality type and enabled him to test for causality, Verster said. — Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for causality

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This is evidenced by the countless projects and initiatives that have emerged over these nearly three decades to honor her memory and carry on her charitable work in support of important social causes.

— Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 Aug. 2026
For his part, Johnson — who has not yet announced a reelection bid — credits progressive policies aimed at the root causes of crime, including major spending on youth summer jobs and community violence intervention.

— Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of cause

Noun

Further research is needed to pinpoint that causation, study coauthors said.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation.

— Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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