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inconducive

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

adjective

  1. not conducive; tending to be harmful or injurious.

    inconducive to the public good.

Etymology

Origin of inconducive

First recorded in 1840–50; in- 3 + conducive

Example Sentences

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He also called on the government to "give urgent thought" to improving school buildings, saying poorly ventilated classrooms are "inconducive to work".

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2022

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