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causality(cause, derivation)
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center(cause, idea, standard, essence)
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core(noun, cause, start, point, issue)
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creator(noun, cause, influence, reason, base)
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crux(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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derivation(cause, origin)
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element(noun, cause, influence, reason, base)
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footing(cause, reason, basis, justification)
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foundation(noun, cause, start, reason, base)
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fountain(cause, origin, derivation, upwelling)
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fountainhead(cause, origin, upwelling)
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genesis(noun, cause, reason, element, matter)
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germ(cause, origin, derivation)
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groundwork(cause, reason, basis, justification)
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heart(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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inception(cause, origin, derivation)
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infrastructure(cause, reason, basis, justification)
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initiation(noun, cause, start, beginning)
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marrow(noun, cause, start, idea, base)
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nub(noun, end, cause, start, idea)
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