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causative

causative

6 7.2
That makes something happen
  • adjective
  • /ˈkɔːzətɪv/
translation icon : causativo
  • Sleep deprivation has a causative impact on a person's overall health and well-being.
  • causative agent
  • causative factor
  • causative pathogen

So APOE is not a causative gene, It's not a deterministic gene, it's a risk gene.

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Examples

  • The three most common causative bacteria are H. influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Neisseria meningitidis.

    Academic text (2006)

  • In these cases, the identification of the causative factors may be difficult with the current diagnostic tools.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Age structure appears to be a significant causative factor in crime and violence.

    Academic text (2002)

  • In fact, this led many to conclude that going to school is an important causative factor in getting the flu.

  • And then have an action plan in place, you know, remove any causative factors, ensure there's nothing bad going on.

  • Many significant uncertainties remain with climate change projections, even though the causative factors are agreed upon.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Indeed, LPR might play an important causative role in pediatric middle ear disease.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Bacteria are the causative organisms in up to 80% of cases where a pathogen is identified.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Evidence that Bartonella was the causative organism did not accumulate until the 1990s.

    Academic text (2004)

  • Human sapovirus (SaV), family Caliciviridae, is a causative agent of gastroenteritis in children and adults.

    Academic text (2012)

Synonyms

responsible
vscausative
953 3.0

The person or thing that causes something bad

is neutral and focuses on causing an effect without blame
causal
vscausative
41 6.8

Describing something that makes another thing happen

is more about actively producing an effect or result
operant
vscausative
1 8.1

Having influence that causes a result

is about directly acting as the cause rather than merely influencing

Antonyms

noncausative
  • Specialized
9.1

A verb that describes an action happening by itself without someone causing it

noncausal
8.8

One thing does not make another happen

How Causal

direct
574 1.0
decisive
74 4.0
causative
6 7.2
contributory
6 6.3
incidental
28 6.0
noncausal
8.8

Surface Forms

causative positive

Morphology

causative = cause (transparent) = cause + ative

Formed directly from the verb 'cause' with the adjectival suffix '-ative', meaning 'producing or serving as a cause', which is straightforward for learners.

Etymology

The word causative comes from the old Latin word causa, which means 'cause', and it is the same root as the English word cause. So, a causative thing is one that makes something happen or produces an effect.