conductive
Americanadjective
adjective
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”; see conduct) + -ive
Vocabulary lists containing conductive
Structure and Properties of Matter - Middle School
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Structure and Properties of Matter - Introductory
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Structure and Properties of Matter - High School
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Example Sentences
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Most existing memristors operate by forming tiny conductive filaments inside metal oxide materials.
From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026
The cathode, made of a conductive metal, extends vertically to the surface.
From Science Daily • Apr. 19, 2026
That narrow conductive path produces a sudden electrical response similar to a neuron firing.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Earlier attempts to solve this problem involved adding conductive materials such as carbon nanotubes or metallic particles to nail polish.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Coach told Rachel to grab me a lame, a conductive jacket that defined the scoring area on the fencer.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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