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caus·a·tive
 causative
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- pronunciation:
- kaw
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tihv
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having an effect; serving as an agent or cause (often fol. by "of").
The wind was a causative factor in the accident.Various disorders can be causative of these particular symptoms. |
| definition 2: |
indicating causation, as some forms of verbs.
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| related words: |
active, efficient |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a word, esp. a verb, or a word element that expresses causation, such as "made" in "She made me fix the machine".
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| derivations: |
causatively (adv.), causativeness (n.) |
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