causative (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/

Definition

Expressing or involving cause; causing something to happen.

Examples

• The company's actions were causative of the environmental damage.

• We are studying the causative factors behind the economic downturn.

• The report identified several causative agents responsible for the disease outbreak.

How to Use causative

causative of (prepositional phrase)

Being the cause of something. — "The stress was causative of his health problems."

causative factor (collocation)

A reason or element that causes something to happen. — "Lack of funding was a causative factor in the project's failure."

Synonyms of causative

Words with a similar meaning to causative:

• causal
• etiological
• responsible
• leading to

Antonyms of causative

Words with the opposite meaning to causative:

• effectual
• resultant

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