causal
adjective/ˈkɔzəl/
Frequency rank: #9,234 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause; expressing a cause-and-effect relationship.
Example sentence
The researchers found causal links between stress and heart disease.
Synonyms & related words
- causative
- contributory
- determining
- foundational
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 9,201–9,300
- bonfirea large open-air fire built for celebration or to burn waste.
- bullpenan area in a baseball stadium where relief pitchers warm up before entering the game; also refers to the group of relief pitchers on a team.
- cafesplural of cafe; small restaurants or coffee shops where people can eat and drink
- caninerelating to or resembling a dog; a dog.
- carvera person who cuts and shapes wood, stone, or other materials into decorative or artistic forms
- centrallyin or at the center; in a way that is controlled from one main point.
- cheerleadera person who leads crowds in cheering, typically at sports events.
- citadela fortress protecting or dominating a city; a stronghold.
- colonialismthe practice by which a powerful country controls and exploits other territories and their people for its own benefit.
- dashboardthe panel in a vehicle that displays instruments and controls, located in front of the driver.