causali

Causali is the plural form of the Italian word causale, serving as both a noun and an adjective. As a noun, causale refers to a cause or reason, and its plural le causali denotes multiple causes or purposes. As an adjective, causale means causal or relating to a cause, with causali used as the plural form to agree with plural nouns.

Etymology and usage notes: causale derives from Latin causalis, itself from causa meaning cause. In Italian, the term is common in formal, legal, administrative, and academic contexts. The noun usage appears in phrases such as la causale di una spesa or la causale di un versamento, where it identifies the purpose or justification of a document, payment, or action. The adjective usage appears in phrases like relazione causale, relazione causali, or effetti causali, describing relationships or effects that are linked to a cause.

Contexts and field relevance: In law and finance, causale often labels the justification or description required for transactions, contracts, or statements. In philosophy, epidemiology, and social sciences, causale and causali are used to discuss causal relationships and mechanisms, distinguishing correlation from causation. The term is typically translated into English as causal or causality when discussing Italian-language sources in multinational or multilingual contexts.

See also: causality, causa, causal relation, causal graph. While causali is a natural Italian term, English-language discussions on causation use related terms such as causal, causality, and causal relationship, with occasional references to color-coded or field-specific phrases that parallel its Italian usage.