Kausalitas
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
The term “causality” refers to the relationship between two events where one event directly causes the other, commonly used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
Synonyms & Variants
hubungan sebab-akibat
A more descriptive alternative commonly used in educational contexts.
relasi kausal
Commonly used in psychology and sociology to maintain an academic tone.
kausal
Adjectival form of kausalitas, used in technical sentences.
determinisme
Used in broader philosophical contexts, not limited to direct causality.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word kausalitas is a loanword derived from Latin causalitas, which entered French as causalité and English as causality. It has been widely adopted in Indonesian academic literature since the mid-20th century as a translation of the philosophical and scientific concept of cause and effect. Its adoption occurred primarily through intellectuals and scholars engaging with Western texts.
Real-world Usage
Penelitian ini membuktikan adanya kausalitas antara polusi udara dan meningkatnya kasus penyakit pernapasan.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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