cause — a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɔːz/
Example Sentences
- My cat's midnight zoomies cause more chaos than a tornado in a toy store.
- What was the cause of your sudden interest in cooking?
- His terrible singing caused all the neighborhood dogs to howl in protest.
cause
NOUN[/kɔːz/]
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition
A worthy cause deserves a pause before the applause!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'causa', which originally meant 'reason, purpose, or lawsuit'. The term initially denoted a legal case or matter brought before a court, gradually broadening to encompass the general sense of 'cause' or 'origin of something'.
Breakdown
causa (Latin root meaning 'reason, purpose, or legal case'), with no prefix or suffix; the word entered English through Old French and maintains its Latin morphological form.
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📝Examples
“My cat's midnight zoomies cause more chaos than a tornado in a toy store.”
“What was the cause of your sudden interest in cooking?”
“His terrible singing caused all the neighborhood dogs to howl in protest.”
“Climate change is becoming a major cause for concern.”
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