causative
adjective/ˈkɔzətɪv/
Frequency rank: #17,391 most common English word
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause of something
Example sentence
The researchers identified the causative agent responsible for the outbreak of the disease.
Synonyms & related words
- causal
- contributing
- responsible
- triggering
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