cause
noun
a person or thing that acts, happens, or exists in such a way that some specific thing happens as a result; the producer of an effect.
self-caused
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a word derived from
cause.
Example Sentences
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Is it conceivable the universe was self-caused rather than brought about by a transcendental creator?
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022
Now, this substance, not being produced by another, is self-caused.
From Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers Reprinted From an English Work, Entitled "Half-Hours With The Freethinkers." by Charles Bradlaugh
We have seen that inorganic matter, with what we call its molecular or atomic structure, cannot be reasonably regarded as self-caused; and we have concluded with Sir J.F.W.
From Creation and Its Records by Baden Henry Baden-Powell
To believe not only that matter caused itself, but that the different forces and tendencies, and the aims and ends of development, were self-caused, is surely a much more difficult task.
From Creation and Its Records by Baden Henry Baden-Powell
I am loth to reproach myself, now the cruel creature has escaped me; For what would that do, but add to my torment? since evils self-caused, and avoidable, admit not of palliation or comfort.
From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 5 by Samuel Richardson
