causative

Example Sentences

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A month later, Kennedy backtracked on these remarks, saying “The causative association between Tylenol given in pregnancy … is not sufficient to say it definitely caused autism, but it is very suggestive.”

From Salon

She said that the poor care was not causative of Mr Poole's death.

From BBC

“Whether they are causative or a result—in my view, we don’t know,” Futerman says.

From Science Magazine

Though neither of the characteristics is a causative factor on its own, when combined with an unusual acquisition of firearms and ammunition, they should be a warning sign to family or friends for appropriate preemption.

From Washington Post

"While adenovirus is a possible hypothesis, investigations are ongoing for the causative agent," the WHO said.

From BBC