noncausal

/ˌnɒnˈkɔːzəl, ˌnɒŋ-/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not caused by anything else; not contingent on external circumstances.

“The noncausal nature of quantum mechanics has puzzled scientists for decades.”

2. noun

A relationship or effect that is not caused by external factors.

“The researcher studied noncausal correlations between the variables.”

Synonyms

  • independent
  • unrelated

Antonyms

  • causal
  • dependent