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Definition of causally
causally
/ˈkɔː.zə.li/
cau · sal · ly
Adjective:causal
causally Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adverb
1
In a manner that involves, expresses, or operates through a relationship of cause and effect.
Example
"The researchers worked for years to prove that the two biological phenomena were causally linked rather than merely correlated."
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Frequently confused in writing with the visually similar 'casually' (in a relaxed or informal manner); 'causally' specifically pertains to cause and effect.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from the adjective 'causal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'causalis', from 'causa' (a cause, reason, or motive).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Causally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/causally