Causal and Contributory

Causal

Causal adjective - Involving or constituting a cause; causing.

Contributory and causal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Contributory" instead an adjective "Causal".

Nearby Words: cause, causation, causative, causality, causally

Contributory

Contributory adjective - Tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
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Synonyms for Contributory

Causal and contributory are semantically related. You can use "Causal" instead an adjective "Contributory".

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