causal
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/ˈkɔːzl/
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/ˈkɔːzl/
relating to the cause or reason for something
The causal link between smoking and lung cancer is well-established.
吸菸和肺癌之間的因果關係已經得到了很好的證實。
relating to the word 'because' or similar words that explain the reason for something
He was late because of the traffic, which was a causal factor.
他因為交通遲到了,這是導致遲到的一個原因。