Making, causing to be; that makes (a thing) to be what it is; chiefly in connection with cause.

That engenders something; esp. that begets or conceives children.

Confused with causal, adj. n. Obsolete.

That procures (in various senses of the verb). Chiefly in procuring cause n. that which initiates, instigates, or contrives a result or outcome; now…

Tending to produce something; productive of.

Of the nature of a cause: acting as a cause.

Producing the intended effect; effectual.

Causing, acting as a cause.

That causes.

Ingenerating, engendering.