Definition

Not related to or involving a cause and effect relationship.

Example

The study focused on noncausal factors that influence behavior.

Conversation

I was reading about some theories in physics yesterday.

Oh really? What did you find interesting?

There was a section on noncausal relationships that blew my mind.

That sounds fascinating! I love when things aren't straightforward.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Noncausal → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "causal" (from Latin "causalis", meaning relating to a cause). The word "noncausal" means not relating to a cause or not having a causal relationship.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'relating to a cause' ('causal') to remember that 'noncausal' means something that does not relate to a cause.

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