conducive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- conduciveness noun
- nonconducive adjective
- nonconduciveness noun
- unconducive adjective
- unconducively adverb
- unconduciveness noun
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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The government said the decision to refuse permission was made on the grounds that West's presence would not be conducive to the public good.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Restaurant sales have risen 4.5% in the 12 months — an increase conducive with a steadily expanding economy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
The format typically featured a handsome photograph of an empty, book-lined study, under which ran an explanatory account by the absent author identifying those elements particularly conducive to his or her creative process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
He had seen the forecast that day — a National Weather Service alert had warned of weather conducive to wildfires — and handling any lingering hot spots would be easier with hoses in place.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Little can be said in favor of prison, but enforced isolation is conducive to study.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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