conducive

[ kuhn-doo-siv, -dyoo- ]

adjective

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

   Good eating habits are conducive to good health.

conducive

/ kənˈdjuːsɪv /

adjective

1. whenpostpositive, foll by to contributing, leading, or tending

Derived Forms

• conˈduciveness, noun

Other Words From

• con·ducive·ness noun
• noncon·ducive adjective
• noncon·ducive·ness noun
• uncon·ducive adjective
• uncon·ducive·ly adverb
• uncon·ducive·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of conducive¹

First recorded in 1640–50; conduce + -ive

Example Sentences

That sentiment isn’t conducive to a night spent with an information delivery system designed to keep the audience straining on tenterhooks.

From Salon

The hyper-competitiveness and shallowness of this toxic masculinity aren't conducive to developing true friendships with other men.

From Salon

In the petition's statement, Kv further explained that it will act "to ensure a healthier, safer, and more conducive working environment for artists to cultivate their talents reducing psychological distress. This would also include early interventions to protect and minimize before it's too late. Furthermore, the increasing rate of musicians who die before the age of 35, is concerning. We need to act now!"

From Salon

That's not an environment conducive to getting everyone on board with committing a bunch more serious crimes.

From Salon

"I think now we have a much more conducive environment to innovate and share and learn together, and that positive and constructive dialogue with all partners, whether it's England, Scotland, Northern Ireland or our international partners, can only be a good thing."

From BBC

Related Words

• helpful
• useful