conductivity
1 synonym for conductivity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The ability of a material to carry electricity, heat, fluid or sound.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use conductivity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
electrical conductivity
thermal conductivity
high conductivity
low conductivity
measure conductivity
It is a technical term used mainly in physics, chemistry and engineering contexts.
Etymology
The word is built from the adjective conductive with the suffix -ity added, which turns an adjective into a noun naming a quality or state.
Full origin of conductivity →Frequently asked questions
What does conductivity mean?
It is how well a material lets electricity, heat, fluid or sound pass through it. A material with high conductivity carries these things easily.
Is conductivity the same as resistivity?
No, in physics conductivity is the reciprocal of resistivity, so the two measure opposite properties of a material.
What has high conductivity?
Metals such as copper and silver are known for high electrical conductivity, which is why they are used in wiring.
