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Definition of monocausal

monocausal

/ˌmɑːnoʊˈkɔːzəl/
mon · o · cau · sal
Adverb:monocausally
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• adjective

1

Relating to or involving only a single cause, rather than multiple interacting factors.

Example

"The historian argued against a monocausal explanation for the fall of the empire, emphasizing instead a complex web of economic, political, and social factors."

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• Rhymes for monocausal

• Nearby Words

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monohulled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the Greek prefix 'mono-' (single, alone) and the Latin-derived 'causal' (from 'causa', meaning cause or reason), emerging primarily in modern academic and scientific discourse.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monocausal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monocausal
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