Aetiologic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or relating to the philosophical study of causation.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The aetiologic perspective on the nature of causation highlights the complex interplay between multiple factors.
- A prominent philosopher has shed new light on the aetiologic problems associated with free will and determinism.
- The aetiologic implications of the Humean theory are significant but debated among scholars.
- An aetiologic analysis of event sequences reveals the inherent asymmetry of causal relationships.
- The ancient Greeks were known for their aetiologic speculations about the fundamental causes of natural phenomena.
Synonyms
Related Words
Meaning 2
Relating to the etiology of a disease; "etiological agent".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).