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."
Vocabulary lists containing conducive
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Example Sentences
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The resolution adopted Tuesday emphasized "the importance of ensuring security conditions conducive to holding free and fair elections."
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It’s also particularly conducive to his new lifestyle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 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
He accused Gandhi of "changing the goalpost" and of refusing to end the protest despite being told that the place wasn't conducive to such demonstrations.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
In exchange for tuition relief and a place to work—the late-night shift was quiet and conducive to study—the school got someone to admit the body snatcher.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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