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root cause

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An initiating cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest.

idiomatic

Equivalents

4 more languages
Suomijuurisyyperussyy
Nederlandsgrondoorzaak
Polskipraprzyczyna
Українськапершопричина

Examples

“However, the report⟳ finds that the "root cause has not yet been established".”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

root cellar root cellaring root disease root doctor Root effect root extraction

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