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

This means the study shows an association between premature menopause and heart disease, not causation. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Mar. 2026

While this study doesn’t establish causation between playing or listening to music and cognitive health, the numbers are pretty persuasive in and of themselves. —Justin Pot, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026

And no, correlation does not always equal causation. —Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Mar. 2026

The court concluded that the government could not possibly prove the causation necessary to hold video game companies liable for their content. —Erwin Chemerinsky, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026