causing
ˈkɔzɪŋ
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Definition of causing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

general actionthe act of making something happen
  • The causing of confusion was unintentional..
inducing triggering

Adjective

1.
causemaking something happen
  • The causing factor of the accident was the slippery road.
inducing triggering
2.
responsibilityresponsible for a negative outcome
  • The causing issue was the broken equipment.
causal contributory resultant
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able to make people or animals sick
Disease-causing bacteria can spread through dirty water.

Origin of causing

Latin, causa (reason) + -ing (present participle)

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causing movement
cause something to change position or place
mishap
unexpected event causing injury or damage
emotion
causing wonder or astonishment
illness
common viral infection causing sneezing and a runny nose
stimulating
causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm
destruction
instance of burning causing damage
weather
cold weather causing freezing temperatures
funnyadj.
jokes
causing laughter or amusement

Examples of causing in a sentence

  • His causing of trouble was deliberate.
  • The causing issue was quickly identified and resolved.
  • The causing agent of the reaction was a catalyst.
  • The causing factor was the lack of communication.
  • A causing element was the outdated software.

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  1. French:causation, provoquant, ...
  2. German:Verursachung, verursachend, ...
  3. Italian:provocazione, causante, ...
  4. Spanish:provocación, causante, ...
  5. Portuguese:provocação, causador, ...
  6. Chinese:引起某事的行为, 导致的, ...
  7. Japanese:引き起こすこと, 原因となる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَسَبُّب, مُسَبِّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:גְּרִימָה, גּוֹרֵם, ...
  10. Russian:вызывание, вызывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:викликання, викликаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:कारण बनाना, कारक, ...
cause
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Definition of cause - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
actionmake something happen or exist, sometimes without meaning to
  • His words caused a lot of confusion.
induce produce trigger

Noun

1.
idealsprinciple or aim supported by a group
  • They fought for the cause of freedom.
crusade movement
2.
logicreason something happens
  • The cause of the accident was unclear..
justification reason
3.
legalTECH.legal matter or lawsuitTECH.
  • The cause was heard in court yesterday.
case litigation suit
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person or thing that is hopeless or futile
Trying to fix that old car is a lost cause.
issue arousing widespread public debate
The trial became a cause célèbre in the media.
create a disturbance or commotion about something
She caused a fuss at the restaurant over her order.
make people excited, upset, or talk a lot about something
The new policy will cause a stir in the city.
create excitement or controversy among people
The new policy caused a big stir in the community.
create a noisy disturbance or uproar
The loud music caused a commotion in the neighborhood.

Origin of cause

Latin, causa (reason)

Examples of cause in a sentence

  • His mistake caused the machine to stop.
  • The charity event was organized for a noble cause.
  • He dedicated his life to the environmental cause.
  • The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
  • Poor maintenance was the cause of the machine's failure.
  • The cause was dismissed by the judge.

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  1. French:causer, cause, ...
  2. German:verursachen, Sache, ...
  3. Italian:causare, causa, ...
  4. Spanish:causar, causa, ...
  5. Portuguese:causar, causa, ...
  6. Chinese:导致, 事业, ...
  7. Japanese:引き起こす, 大義, ...
  8. Arabic:سَبَّبَ, قَضِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִגְרוֹם, מַטָּרָה, ...
  10. Russian:вызывать, дело, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спричинити, справа, ...
  12. Hindi:कारण बनना, उद्देश्य, ...

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