possiblecause
nounUK /ˈpɒsəbəl kɔːz/
US /ˈpɑːsəbəl kɔːz/
A possible cause is something that might make something else happen.
The doctor said a possible cause of the tummy ache was eating too much candy.
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2. A factor that could be responsible for a problem, though it is not yet proven.
Scientists listed a possible cause of the strange noise in the pipes.
3. An idea about why something happened that still needs to be checked.
Rain was a possible cause of the cancelled picnic.
4. A suspected source of trouble in a machine or system.
A loose wire was a possible cause of the broken toy robot.