CausedBy
Definition
Used when: the source argument provides the effect, while the target gives it's cause, reason, explanation or justification.
i.e. This is caused by That
Examples
Example 1:
(1) A: Ah I think you have too many
(2) B: Yea I need to discard
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(2) --CausedBy--> (1)
Distinctions
note
Purpose, Condition, Cause
Condition
,Purpose
are restricted for potential, hypothetical, or future – non-factive – connections between cause and effect.Purpose
has a specifically goal-oriented facet: The dependent is an activity that is performed for achieving the state of affairs in the head.- If cause and effect are being described as factive, then
Cause
can be used, which differ solely in the distribution of dependent and head. Motivation
can only be used when the hearer is encouraged to perform a certain activity (provided by the nucleus) or to be convinced, on the grounds of the head slash unit.