causally.

In relation to causes or to one factor bringing about an outcome.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• causally related
• causally explain

On the page

The two changes occurred together, but the study did not establish that they were causally related.

The model attempted to explain the outcome causally rather than merely predict it.

Usage notes

Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: Invariable adverb; no plural or tense forms. Compare degree only where the particular use naturally permits it. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: causation. Disciplines: academic writing, research, argumentation. Commonness: moderately common.