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conducive

/kənˈduːsɪv/
con · du · cive
Adverb:conducively
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• adjective

1

Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; tending to promote, assist, or contribute to a particular result.

Example

"A quiet, well-lit library is conducive to focused academic study."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Conducive" is almost always used predicatively and followed by the preposition "to" plus a noun or gerund (e.g., "conducive to learning"), rather than an infinitive verb.

• Rhymes for conducive

• Nearby Words

condonable
condone
condor
conducive
conduct
conduction
conductive

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 17th century from the English verb "conduce" and the suffix "-ive," ultimately tracing back to the Latin "conducere," meaning "to lead or bring together."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conducive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conducive
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