Hatástól

Hatástól is a Hungarian postpositional form meaning “from the effect” or “from the impact.” It is formed by the noun hatás (effect) combined with the postposition -tól, which marks origin, source, or cause. The expression is used to indicate that something derives from, depends on, or is caused by the effect in question. It is most common in formal or technical language, including science, medicine, law, and philosophy.

Grammatically, hatástól is a fixed phrase that follows the noun it modifies. It functions like other postpositions in Hungarian and can pair with adjectives or verbs to create phrases that describe dependence, independence, or causation. Typical constructions include hatástól független (independent of the effect) and hatástól függően (depending on the effect).

Usage examples are common in scientific writing and policy discussions. For instance, a sentence might read: A vizsgálat eredményei a gyógyszer hatásától függetlenek. This indicates that the results are not influenced by the drug’s effect. Another example is: A válasz a hatástól függően változott, meaning the response varied according to the effect. In legal or regulatory contexts, hatástól can help specify the basis or source of a determination.

See also: hatás, -tól/-től suffix, Hungarian postpositions. Note that hatástól is relatively formal and specialized, and may be less common in everyday speech.