(philosophy) The doctrine that actions have a direct cause, especially that people's actions are caused by their mental state at the time

plural of causalism

of, relating to, or being a cause of something; causing

(grammar) a word (such as because) that expresses a reason or a cause

The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.

plural of causality

In a causal manner.

plural of causal

Language or other descriptive system which restricts that which can be described to that which can be.

(linguistics) Pertaining to any case that indicates the intention of achieving a specific final result. / Goal-oriented; purposeful as opposed to prescribed.