Conducive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Conducive is an adjective meaning Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
Meaning
Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
Example Sentences
A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.
According to the Roman Pliny the Elder, author of Historia Naturalis, southernwood was conducive to sexual excitement when the plant was placed under the bed.
Synonyms for conducive
Depending on context, synonyms include instrumental, helpful, favorable, conducent, causative, contributory.
Antonyms for conducive
Common opposites include inconducive, unconducive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include contributive, contributory, causative, contributing, useful, enabling.
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