CEFR C2

etiological

adjective

Meaning

Relating to the causes, origins, or reasons for a specific condition, disease, or phenomenon.

Examples

Researchers are investigating the etiological factors behind the rise in chronic respiratory illnesses.
The report provides an etiological analysis of why the local economy began to decline so rapidly.

Synonyms: causal, originating, foundational, causative

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etiological (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌiːtiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

Definition

Relating to the causes, origins, or reasons for a specific condition, disease, or phenomenon.

Examples

Researchers are investigating the etiological factors behind the rise in chronic respiratory illnesses.
The report provides an etiological analysis of why the local economy began to decline so rapidly.
His etiological theory regarding the ancient monument's construction remains highly controversial among historians.

How to Use etiological

etiological factor (collocation): a specific element identified as a cause — "Stress is a major etiological factor in many heart conditions."
etiological study (collocation): research focused on finding the cause of something — "The etiological study confirmed that the water supply was contaminated."

Synonyms of etiological

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