conductive

American  

[kuhn-duhk-tiv] / kənˈdʌk tɪv /

adjective

1. having the property or capability of conducting.

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conductive British  

/ kənˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

1. of, denoting, or having the property of conduction

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Other Word Forms

• conductively adverb
• nonconductive adjective
• unconductive adjective

Etymology

Origin of conductive

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin conduct(us) “led together” (past participle of condūcere “to lead together”; conduct ) + -ive

Example Sentences

Industrial buyers of the antimicrobial and highly conductive metal are competing with investors around the world, many of whom would have bought gold in the past but are now turning to a cheaper alternative.

From The Wall Street Journal

Visible light can be used to create electrodes from conductive plastics completely without hazardous chemicals.

From Science Daily

These fibers serve as a conductive and supportive framework for the metal oxide particles.

From Science Daily

Buddy Bear is the only school in Northern Ireland to offer an approach called conductive education, which aims to teach children greater control over their movements.

From BBC

The bag or box is made out of conductive metal mesh that blocks the electromagnetic signals that emit from the key fob, according to AAA.

From Los Angeles Times