To be caused by; to result from — used to indicate that something originates from or is due to another factor.
その事故は整備不良に起因したと考えられている。
The accident is believed to have been caused by poor maintenance.
症状はウイルス感染に起因する可能性がある。
The symptoms may be caused by a viral infection.
問題は設計の欠陥に起因している。
The problem stems from a design flaw.
Cause; origin — the factor or source that brings something about.
火災の起因はまだ調査中だ。
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
その病気の起因を特定するのは難しいことが多い。
It is often difficult to identify the cause of that disease.