aetiological

etiological

/ (ˌiːtɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to aetiology

  2. philosophy (of an explanation) in terms of causal precedents, as opposed, for instance, to the intentions of an agent

Derived forms of aetiological

  • aetiologically or etiologically, adverb

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