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causative

/ˈkɔːzətɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective, noun, verb (as a causative verb)

    A word or phrase that expresses the idea that one action or event causes another to occur.

    - "The teacher's scolding caused the student to cry."
    - "The sun's heat causes water to evaporate."
    - "The new policy caused a stir in the office."
  • verb (as a causative verb)

    To make something happen or bring about an action or situation.

    - "He caused a scene at the party."
    - "The explosion caused significant damage."
    - "The parents caused their children to clean their rooms."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɔːzətɪv/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with causative
mauses , pauses , dauses , causes
Variants
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causative , causatively , causatives
Forms
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causative verb: to make (someone or something) do something, causative adjective: causing or bringing about a particular result, causative noun: a cause or reason


Etymology
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From the Latin causativus, meaning 'causing' or 'producing'.


Trivia
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  1. The causative is a common grammatical concept in many languages.

  2. The causative can be used to create complex sentences and convey nuanced meanings.

  3. The causative is an important concept in logic and philosophy.


Related Concepts
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  1. condition: A causative verb can imply a condition or requirement. For example, 'You must pay the fee to register for the class'.

  2. result: The causative is often used to describe the result or effect of an action. For example, 'The sun's rays caused the flowers to bloom'.


Culture
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In literature, the causative is used to convey the idea of cause and effect. In art, it can be seen in the depiction of actions and their consequences. In music, it can be found in the use of chords to create a sense of progression and resolution.

How to Memorize "causative"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a domino effect, where one event causes another and another, until a desired outcome is reached.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'causative' with the idea of cause and effect.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Causes Actions' to remember the meaning of the word.


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