Causation
/kɔːˈzeɪ.ʃən/noun
The action of causing something; the relationship between cause and effect.
Did you know?The concept of causation has roots in ancient philosophies, where it was often linked to divine will and the fabric of existence itself, blending science with mysticism.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
causacioun
“The act of causing something to happen.”
Late Latin
Latin
causatio
“The action of causing.”
Early Latin
Latin
causa
“A reason, motive, or cause.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kwet-
“To seek, to ask, or to inquire; the origin of knowing causes.”