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causation Synonyms

Another word for causation

Choosing another word for causation that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact noun definition and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect, or the principle that everything has a cause.

Usage Example

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

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causality
Strong
agency
etiology
origination
Weak
genesis
production

Opposites of causation

The opposite of causation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

effect
consequence
result
coincidence
chance
See all opposites of causation

• Nearby Words

causal
causality
causally
causation
causative
cause
causeless

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Causation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/causation
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