conducive

American  

[kuhn-doo-siv, -dyoo-] / kənˈdu sɪv, -ˈdyu- /

adjective

1. tending to produce; contributive; helpful; favorable (usually followed byto ).

   Good eating habits are conducive to good health.

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conducive British  

/ kənˈdjuːsɪv /

adjective

1. contributing, leading, or tending

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Other Word Forms

• conduciveness noun
• nonconducive adjective
• nonconduciveness noun
• unconducive adjective
• unconducively adverb
• unconduciveness noun

Etymology

Origin of conducive

First recorded in 1640–50; conduce + -ive

Example Sentences

Restaurant sales have risen 4.5% in the 12 months — an increase conducive with a steadily expanding economy.

From MarketWatch

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

“The short story remains unchanged: energy prices and rates volatility are staying elevated, and this is not an environment conducive to taking large positions or fading dislocations,” Societe Generale’s rates strategists said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

“Airlines have recently provided positive updates on demand for Jan and Feb. As such, the environment is conducive for passing along fare increases,” UBS analyst Atul Maheswari said earlier this week.

From Barron's

Related Words

• helpful
• useful