What does conducive mean?
Conducive means Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result..
Conducive
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/ · adjective
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.
A. The exterior of the premises and all structures thereon shall be kept free of all nuisances, unsanitary conditions and fire or safety hazards in the public areas and any of the foregoing shall be removed and abated promptly by the owner or manager. B. Without limiting the generality of Subsection A, the maintenance includes: . . . (3) Keeping the premises free of conditions conducive to infestation by vermin or insects, such as rodent harborages or stagnant water, and other known sources of infestation.
Synonyms for conducive
Antonyms for conducive
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Word Forms
- more conducive
- most conducive
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conducive?
Common synonyms include instrumental, helpful, favorable, conducent.
What is the opposite of conducive?
Possible antonyms include inconducive, unconducive.
How do you use conducive in a sentence?
A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.
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