ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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