Definitions

1. noun

The relationship between a cause and its effect, or the property of being caused; the quality of being causal.

“The study of causality in medicine aimed to identify the underlying causes of a new disease.”

2. noun

A cause or a series of causes that produce a particular effect, or a reason for something.

“The causality of the accident was investigated by the authorities.”

3. noun

A causal relationship or connection between two or more things.

“The research team discovered a strong causality between the new treatment and the patient’s recovery.”

4. noun

A philosophical concept referring to the nature of causation, or the relationship between cause and effect.

“The debate on causality in philosophy centered around the question of whether causation is a necessary or contingent relationship.”