A causa
Example: A causa da chuva, a festa foi cancelada hoje.
Definition
"A causa" in philosophy refers to the reason or explanation behind an event or condition, indicating what brings about a particular effect or outcome. It is often used to describe the underlying factor responsible for something happening, such as in the phrase 'The cause of the rain.'
Etymology
The phrase "a causa" comes from Latin "causa," meaning 'reason' or 'cause.' It entered Portuguese with the same philosophical and general sense, referring to the origin or motive behind an event. Did you know? The Latin root is also the source of English words like 'cause' and 'because.'
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