Synset

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
<noun.object> freq. cnt.: 21 freq. cnt.: 21

sample sentences

"their research uncovered new disease agents"

lexical pointers

derivationally related form

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hypernym

cause, causal agent, causal agency

hyponym

vasoconstrictor, vasoconstrictive, pressor biological agent, biohazard eliminator impairer infectious agent, infective agent lethal agent motor mutagen quickener, invigorator, enlivener relaxer repressor, represser retardant, retardent, retardation satisfier shortener stressor teratogen vector, transmitter weakener