causationism

[ kaw-zey-shuh-niz-uhm ]

noun
  1. the doctrine or theory that every event is the result of a prior and adequate cause.

Origin of causationism

1
First recorded in 1840–50; causation + -ism

Other words from causationism

  • cau·sa·tion·ist, noun

Words Nearby causationism

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