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causal

CEFR: C1

Relating to, operating as, or demonstrating a direct cause-and-effect relationship.

Synonyms

etiological
determinate

Common Collocations

causal link
causal relationship
causal mechanism

Example Sentence

Epidemiologists must establish a definitive causal link before issuing statutory dietary warnings.

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