First Cause

noun

, Theology.

1. God.

first cause

noun

1. a source or cause of something
2. often capitals (esp in philosophy) God considered as the uncaused creator of all beings apart from himself

Word History and Origins

Origin of First Cause¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

The differences in density first cause stars to collide and merge.

From Science Daily

“Our main and first cause, the mother of all causes, the Palestinian issue, will be at the heart of our concerns and our main priority,” Tebboune said.

From Seattle Times

The disease first causes flu-like symptoms before progressing to a rash on the face and body and is commonly found in parts of central and west Africa.

From Seattle Times

The smallpox-related disease, which first causes flu-like symptoms before progressing to a rash on the face and body, is commonly found in parts of central and west Africa.

From Seattle Times

West Antarctica “is what will first cause big problems for everyone with sea level rise,” he said.

From Washington Post