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causative

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːzətɪv/
Definition of causative

adjective

  • acting as a cause:a causative factor
  • Grammar expressing causation:a causative verb

noun

Grammar
  • a causative verb.

Derivatives

causatively

adverb

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French causatif, -ive, or late Latin causativus, from causare 'to cause'

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