conductive

[ kuhn-duhk-tiv ]

adjective

1. having the property or capability of conducting.

conductive

/ kənˈdʌktɪv /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

• conˈductively, adverb

Other Words From

• con·ductive·ly adverb
• noncon·ductive adjective
• uncon·ductive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conductive¹

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

Example Sentences

When pressed together, electrostatic charges from the plastic film moved to the conductive ink, creating a current that could then flow out through a wire.

From Science Daily

Now, researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have developed a new method where organic semiconductors can become more conductive with the help of air as a dopant.

From Science Daily

They’re lined with a conductive metal mesh that blocks the transmission of electromagnetic signals.

From Seattle Times

Samples must be electrically conductive and able to withstand the very low pressures in a vacuum.

From Salon

The team then explored a new strategy inspired by their earlier work demonstrating that boundaries between domains in graphene could be highly conductive.

From Science Daily