Synonyms of causation

causation

noun

kȯ-ˈzā-shən 

as in cause

someone or something responsible for a result

presented data that supports the thesis that poverty is the primary causation of crime

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cause
• causality
• determinant
• antecedent
• reason
• source
• occasion
• factor
• consideration
• origin
• stimulus
• incentive
• mother
• impetus
• spring
• inspiration
• be-all and end-all
• alpha and omega
• root
• instigation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• effect
• development
• issue
• product
• outcome
• result
• consequence
• sequence
• fate
• corollary
• fruit
• outgrowth
• resultant
• aftermath
• sequel
• upshot
• conclusion
• ramification
• aftereffect
• end
• repercussion
• denouement
• side effect
• by-product

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of causation

Further research is needed to pinpoint that causation, study coauthors said. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Although there are many studies that examine the potential pros and cons of school uniforms, many of them revealed correlation, rather than causation. — Amy Morin, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Establishing causation would generally require autopsy and blood-test results, along with an opinion from a medical examiner or toxicologist, Williams says. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026