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cause meaning in Sanskrit

हेतु hetu

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cause in Sanskrit: हेतु (hetu). In English, cause means the source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

Sanskrit words for cause

source or reason of an event or action
हेतु hetu

English meaning of cause

  1. noun The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
  2. noun Sufficient reason.
  3. noun A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
  4. noun Sake; interest; advantage.

Full definition of cause

cause in a sentence

  • They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding.
  • There is no cause for alarm.
  • The end of the war was a cause for celebration.

Synonyms of cause

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Questions about cause in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of cause in Sanskrit?
Cause in Sanskrit is हेतु (hetu).
cause इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Cause: हेतु (hetu).
What does cause mean in English?
Cause means the source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

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