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CAUSATIVE

(adj., noun)
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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Causative.

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Causative - as an adjective

Producing an effect

Example: "Poverty as a causative factor in crime"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
noncausative

Causative - as a noun

An expression of an agent causing or forcing a patient to perform an action (or to be in a certain condition).

Example Sentences

"The storm was the causative factor behind the power outage."
"The causative agent of the disease has yet to be identified."
"Using the wrong cleaning product can have causative effects on the furniture."
"The accident was causative of several injuries."
"The causative relationship between smoking and lung cancer is well-established."
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Word Game Points

Is CAUSATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, causative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CAUSATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is CAUSATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, causative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CAUSATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is CAUSATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, causative is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CAUSATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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