real cause

language: en

definitions

  1. The fundamental, underlying, or true reason for an event, situation, or phenomenon, often distinguished from superficial or apparent reasons.
    en: The fundamental, underlying, or true reason for an event, situation, or phenomenon, often distinguished from superficial or apparent reasons.
  2. The genuine motive, intention, or driving force behind a person's actions or decisions.
    en: The genuine motive, intention, or driving force behind a person's actions or decisions.

examples

  1. The investigation revealed the real cause of the accident was mechanical failure.

    The investigation revealed the real cause of the accident was mechanical failure.

  2. He pretended to help, but his real cause was personal gain.

    He pretended to help, but his real cause was personal gain.