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Definition of causality

causality

/kɔːˈzæl.ə.ti/
cau · sal · i · ty
Adverb:causally
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Plural:causalities
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Adjective:causal
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causality Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The relationship between a cause and its effect, or the principle that everything has a cause.

Example

"The researchers emphasized that statistical correlation between two variables does not automatically prove causality."

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Antonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'causality' (the relationship between cause and effect) with 'casualty' (a person injured or killed in an accident or war), as the two words are frequently transposed in writing.

• Rhymes for causality

• Nearby Words

caulking
caura
causal
causality
causally
causation
causative

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Medieval Latin causalitas, derived from Late Latin causalis ('of a cause'), from Latin causa ('cause, reason, or motive').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Causality. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/causality
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