Antonyms for causative


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kaw-zuh-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkɔ zə tɪv


Definition of causative

Origin :
  • early 15c. (as a noun), from French causatif, from Latin causativus, from causa (see cause (n.)).
  • As in inventive : adj creative
  • As in original : adj fresh, new
  • As in innovatory : adj inventive
Example sentences :
  • It is difficult to determine the causative factors for success or failure.
  • Extract from : « A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis » by Melvin Powers
  • The word 'hatta' means 'until,' and is also used as a causative word.
  • Extract from : « A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihd' » by Moulavi Gergh Ali
  • This explains the modern belief that principles are causative.
  • Extract from : « Folkways » by William Graham Sumner
  • The causative agent has not been satisfactorily established.
  • Extract from : « Special Report on Diseases of the Horse » by United States Department of Agriculture
  • They must indeed be recognized as true, primary, causative and the like.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8 » by Various
  • No organism that is causative of morbid processes can withstand it.
  • Extract from : « The Propaganda for Reform in Proprietary Medicines, Vol. 1 of 2 » by Various
  • There was only one secondary voice, the causative, formed by a special affix.
  • Extract from : « Basque Legends » by Wentworth Webster
  • The causative organism and the method of transfer of verruga are unknown.
  • Extract from : « Handbook of Medical Entomology » by William Albert Riley
  • Radically bait is the causative of bite; hence a trap is said to be baited.
  • Extract from : « Milton's Comus » by John Milton
  • The suffix -matede appears to have a causative signification.
  • Extract from : « The Mafulu » by Robert W. Williamson

Synonyms for causative

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