subcause

subcause

(ˈsʌbˌkɔːz)
n
a factor less important than a cause
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The main causes and subcauses of the problem are identified using brainstorming techniques.
Under the machine category of causes, subcauses identified were a lack of material-reducing equipment, dumpsters not being filled to full capacity and the number of hauling trips.
Cause-and-effect diagrams often are most effective when used by teams, because the causes and subcauses are generally identified by brainstorming.