causality
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The relationship between a cause and its effect, where one event brings about another.
Usage notes
Statisticians often warn that correlation does not imply causality, a distinction that trips up a lot of casual data analysis.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Just because two things happen together doesn't prove _____ between them."
Answer: causality
In your own words, what does "causality" mean?
The relationship between a cause and its effect, where one event brings about another.
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