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Causative Definition & Meaning

causative
adjective
  1. producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"

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Frequently asked questions

What does causative mean?
producing an effect; "poverty as a causative factor in crime"
What part of speech is causative?
Causative is an adjective.

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