Example: Historians often debate the causality behind major world events.
Definition
"Causality" refers to the relationship between cause and effect, where one event or action directly influences or brings about another. In history, "causality" helps explain how certain events lead to specific outcomes, enabling historians to analyze the reasons behind major world events.
Translations
causalidad
oorzakelijkheid
causalitat
causalité
Kausalität
Etymology
The word "causality" originates from the Latin word 'causa,' meaning 'cause' or 'reason.' It entered English in the mid-17th century, evolving to describe the principle that every effect has a cause. Did you know? The concept of causality has been central to philosophy and science for centuries, shaping how we understand the world.
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"Causality" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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