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cause-effect relationship

(cause-ef-fect-re-la-tion-ship) 7 syllables

Definition

noun. a connection between two events or situations where one event (the cause) directly influences or brings about the other event (the effect).

Example Sentence

The scientist studied the cause-effect relationship between pollution and climate change.

More Example Sentences

Understanding the cause-effect relationship helps in predicting outcomes in various fields.

Synonyms

causal relationship; correlation; linkage

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