Synonyms for causative

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kaw-zuh-tiv

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ zə tɪv

Top 10 synonyms for causative

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Définition of causative

Origin : early 15c. (as a noun), from French causatif, from Latin causativus, from causa (see cause (n.)).

As in inventive : adj creative
As in original : adj fresh, new
As in innovatory : adj inventive

Example sentences :

It is difficult to determine the causative factors for success or failure.
Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers

The word 'hatta' means 'until,' and is also used as a causative word.
Extract from : « A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihd' » by Moulavi Gergh Ali

This explains the modern belief that principles are causative.
Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner

The causative agent has not been satisfactorily established.
Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture

They must indeed be recognized as true, primary, causative and the like.
Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8 » by Various

No organism that is causative of morbid processes can withstand it.
Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2 » by Various

There was only one secondary voice, the causative, formed by a special affix.
Extract from : « Basque Legends » by Wentworth Webster

The causative organism and the method of transfer of verruga are unknown.
Extract from : « Handbook of Medical Entomology » by William Albert Riley

Radically bait is the causative of bite; hence a trap is said to be baited.
Extract from : « Milton's Comus » by John Milton

The suffix -matede appears to have a causative signification.
Extract from : « The Mafulu » by Robert W. Williamson

Antonyms for causative

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