Definition of causation

causationnoun

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/kɔːˈzeɪʃn//kɔːˈzeɪʃn/

The word "causation" originates from the Latin words "causa," meaning "cause," and the suffix "-tion," indicating a process or action. In ancient Latin, the term "causa" referred to the reason or explanation for something, often in the context of law and philosophy. The concept of causation has its roots in ancient Greek philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle, who discussed the idea of causality in his writings on metaphysics. The Latin term "causa" was later adopted into Middle English as "caus," meaning "a thing that triggers an effect." Over time, the term "causation" developed into a scientific and philosophical concept, referring to the relationship between events or actions, and their resulting effects. Today, the concept of causation is a fundamental principle in various fields, including science, philosophy, and law, and is used to explain and analyze cause-and-effect relationships in the world.

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the process of one event causing or producing another event

quá trình của một sự kiện gây ra hoặc tạo ra một sự kiện khác

the relationship between something that happens and the reason for it happening; the principle that nothing can happen without a cause

mối quan hệ giữa điều gì đó xảy ra và lý do nó xảy ra; nguyên tắc không có gì có thể xảy ra mà không có nguyên nhân

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