Synonyms of causality

causality

noun

kȯ-ˈza-lə-tē 

as in cause

someone or something responsible for a result

a supreme being is a being that, by definition, has no causality of its own

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• causation
• determinant
• antecedent
• reason
• source
• occasion
• factor
• consideration
• origin
• stimulus
• mother
• incentive
• impetus
• spring
• inspiration
• be-all and end-all
• alpha and omega
• root
• instigation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effect
• development
• outcome
• issue
• sequence
• consequence
• result
• product
• fate
• corollary
• fruit
• outgrowth
• aftermath
• sequel
• upshot
• resultant
• conclusion
• ramification
• aftereffect
• end
• denouement
• repercussion
• side effect
• dénouement
• by-product
• side reaction

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of causality

When people have low expectations, the causality occurs in reverse, and that is what China is experiencing. —Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024

Determining causality is a heavy lift, but no one with a functioning brain stem believes that more people watched the 2000 season because Miller was better at calling football than John Earl Madden. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2024

Late-night munchies While the research has established the link between staying up late and developing diabetes, causality is still unknown. —Michael Franco, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2024

Researchers will have to design randomized clinical trials to prove causality. —Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 July 2024