Causal

adjective · LSAT

Meaning: Relating to cause and effect; involving a cause.

Example

The study found a link between the two variables but did not establish a causal relationship.

Synonyms:

causative

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strong, formal disapproval or criticism

depending on a particular condition being met

a statement or result that follows naturally from one already proved or accepted

deserving blame

making a wrongdoing seem less serious by partly excusing it

suggested or understood without being stated directly

to make less severe

a statement offered as a reason or evidence in support of a conclusion