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causative

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caus·a·tive  (kôz-tv)
adj.
1. Functioning as an agent or cause.
2. Expressing causation. Used of a verb or verbal affix.
causa·tive n.
causa·tive·ly adv.
causative
Adjective
producing an effect: bright lights seem to be a causative factor in some migraines
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.causative - producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"
noncausal, noncausative - not causative
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