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causal agent
noun
any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
Syn: ↑cause, ↑causal agency
Derivationally related forms: ↑causal (for: ↑cause), ↑cause (for: ↑cause)
Hypernyms: ↑physical entity
Hyponyms:
person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul, ↑agent, ↑nature, ↑supernatural, ↑occult, ↑theurgy, ↑first cause, ↑prime mover, ↑primum mobile, ↑destiny, ↑fate, ↑catalyst, ↑deus ex machina, ↑operator, ↑manipulator, ↑power, ↑force, ↑vital principle, ↑life principle, ↑engine, ↑cause of death, ↑killer, ↑danger

Useful english dictionary. 2012.