partialcause
nounUK /ˈpɑːʃəl kɔːz/
US /ˈpɑːrʃəl kɔːz/
A partial cause is one of the things that helps make something happen, but it is not the only thing.
The rain was a partial cause of the game being canceled, but the broken field lights also mattered.
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2. A cause that produces only part of an effect rather than the whole effect.
In the accident report, slippery roads were listed as a partial cause of the crash.
3. One of several conditions that together bring about a result.
Poor sleep was a partial cause of his low test score, along with not studying.
4. A factor that increases the chance of something happening without being enough on its own.
Smoking is a partial cause of many health problems, working together with other risks.