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conduction Synonyms

Another word for conduction

Choosing another word for conduction depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The process by which heat or electricity is directly transmitted through a substance when there is a difference of temperature or of electrical potential between adjoining regions, without movement of the material.

Usage Example

"Metals like copper and aluminum are widely used in cookware because of their efficient thermal transmission."

Strong
transmission
transfer
conveyance

• noun (Context 2)

The transmission of impulses along nerve fibers or through muscle tissue, or of sound waves through physical tissues to the inner ear.

Usage Example

"The neurologist performed a nerve transmission study to determine the cause of the patient's numbness."

Strong
transmission
propagation

Opposites of conduction

The opposite of conduction shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

insulation
See all opposites of conduction

• Nearby Words

condor
conducive
conduct
conduction
conductive
conductor
conduit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Conduction. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/conduction
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