aetiological

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the investigation or assignment of causes and origins, especially in medicine or mythology.

Examples

The research team focused on the aetiological factors contributing to the rise of chronic respiratory diseases.
Scholars often analyze aetiological myths that explain how the world was created or why natural phenomena occur.

Synonyms: causal, originating, explanatory, pathogenetic

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aetiological

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Definition

Relating to the investigation or assignment of causes and origins, especially in medicine or mythology.

Examples

The research team focused on the aetiological factors contributing to the rise of chronic respiratory diseases.
Scholars often analyze aetiological myths that explain how the world was created or why natural phenomena occur.
Without a clear aetiological understanding of the patient's symptoms, the physician struggled to prescribe an effective treatment.

Synonyms of aetiological

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