causality

[kaw-zal-i-tee]

noun

plural

causalities 

1. the relation of cause and effect.

   The result is the same, however differently the causality is interpreted.

2. causal quality or agency.

causality

/ kɔːˈzælɪtɪ /

noun

1. 1. the relationship of cause and effect

   2. the principle that nothing can happen without being caused

2. causal agency or quality

Other Word Forms

• noncausality noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of causality¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; causal + -ity

Example Sentences

Hospitals in the country are refusing to give information to journalists or human rights groups when asked about causalities.

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And such studies can only show associations, not prove causality.

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It gave no causality figures, but said medical facilities in the city had been "transformed into human slaughterhouses".

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Military authorities who rarely report any causalities among their ranks regularly claim victories in their anti-jihadist fight.

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Hood and one of his passengers managed to clamber out of the Mercedes without getting help for the causalities, some of whom had life-threatening injuries.

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