conducive
4 synonyms for conducive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Helping to bring about or encourage a particular outcome.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use conducive
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
conducive to
not conducive to
Etymology
From conduce plus -ive, ultimately from Latin conducere ("to lead together, contribute").
Full origin of conducive →Frequently asked questions
What does “conducive” mean?
The word “conducive” means helping to bring about or encourage a particular outcome. In plain terms, helpful for making something happen — always followed by "to.".
How do you pronounce “conducive”?
“Conducive” is pronounced kuhn-DYOO-sihv (/kənˈdusɪv/ in IPA).
How do you use “conducive” in a sentence?
Here is “conducive” used in a sentence: “A quiet room is conducive to good concentration.”
What part of speech is “conducive”?
“Conducive” is an adjective.
Where does the word “conducive” come from?
The word “conducive” comes from Latin. From conduce plus -ive, ultimately from Latin conducere ("to lead together, contribute").
Is “conducive” a common word?
“Conducive” is an uncommon word in modern English.
