1. In a manner that expresses or indicates causation; in a way that shows cause and effect.
Usage: Primarily used in linguistic and grammatical contexts.

Examples

• The verb 'break' can be used causatively to mean 'to cause to break.'
• In linguistics, some languages use causative morphemes causatively to modify verb meanings.
• The prefix 'en-' functions causatively in English words like 'enlarge' and 'enable.'
• Causatively speaking, the action of the subject directly produces the effect on the object.
• The construction is interpreted causatively when the subject causes the action rather than performing it directly.