causal
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zəl
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causal (ˈkɔːzəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | acting as or being a cause |
| 2. | stating, involving, or implying a cause: the causal part of the argument |
| 3. | philosophy (of a theory) explaining a phenomenon or analysing a concept in terms of some causal relation |
| 'causally | |
| —adv | |
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Causal
is always a great word to know.
So is pilcrow. Does it mean:
| a paragraph mark. |
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
causal
1530s, from L. causalis "relating to a cause," from causa (see cause). Causality is recorded from c.1600.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
But his own witness testified there was no scientifically established causal link between file-sharing and diminishing revenues.
If you are willing to infer a causal connection, the implication is that you're doomed to low wages without an education.
They're by no means implying a causal relationship between the two.
Great fit and style for either causal or hiking wear.
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