causes
n. countablen. the reasons why something happens. You can also use this word to describe a goal or belief that people support and work for.
n. the agents or conditions that produce an effect or result. Also refers to principles, goals, or movements that a person or group supports with dedication.
The police are looking for the causes of the fire.
Scientists are still investigating the underlying causes of the disease to develop better treatments.
While the immediate causes of the conflict were clear, historians continue to debate the systemic factors that had been building for decades.
Often used in the plural when referring to scientific or social reasons; used in the singular when referring to a specific charity or social movement.
the causes for the accidentthe causes of the accidentThe noun 'cause' typically takes the preposition 'of' when identifying the source of a result.