causation
Translation
causation, causality
Examples
They are studying the causation of the disease.
They are studying the causation of the disease.
Correlation does not imply causation.
Correlation does not imply causation.
Grammar Patterns
the causation of ((sth.)) the act of causing (sth.) - They are studying the causation of the disease.
Similar Words
Synonyms: causality, origin; Antonyms: effect, result
Etymology
From Latin 'causatio', from 'causa' (cause) plus the suffix '-tion' indicating an action or process.
Memory Tips
Think of 'cause' + 'action'. It refers to the process or action of causing something.