causation
Translation
causation, the act of causing
Examples
Correlation does not imply causation.
Correlation does not imply causation.
The causation of the disease is still unknown.
The causation of the disease is still unknown.
Grammar Patterns
the causation of (sth.) the action of causing something The police are investigating the causation of the fire.
Similar Words
Synonyms: causality, cause and effect, origin
Etymology
From Latin 'causare' (to cause), from 'causa' (cause). The suffix '-tion' indicates an action or process.
Memory Tips
The '-tion' ending often signifies 'the act of'. So, 'causation' is the act or process of causing something to happen.