conducive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of conducive
Explanation
Conducive means tending to cause or produce something. Regular exercise is conducive to happiness and a feeling of well-being. This adjective is usually followed by the preposition to, and it refers to bringing about something favorable or helpful: A positive attitude is conducive to good health. Conducive was formed in English from the less common verb conduce "to lead or contribute to a result." The verb conduce descends from Middle English conducen, from Latin conducere, from the prefix com- "together" plus ducere "to lead." And the suffix –ive means "tending to."
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Example Sentences
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“Fire seasons are becoming longer, while conditions conducive to wildfires are becoming more frequent and affecting regions historically less exposed.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Whether to pay off the mortgage is arguably a secondary question compared with whether your investment allocation is conducive to your peace of mind over the next decade and your spending needs.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 8, 2026
"There is an ecosystem that's conducive to the emergence of entrepreneurs like us. That strengthens our confidence in the outlook," said Yattabare, who now hopes to conquer the European market.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
"When we deleted Mitch from the progenitor cells, we discovered that the environment created in these cells was not conducive to the synthesis of new fats," Gross explains.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
“Giving in to melancholy is not conducive to the generation of energy.”
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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