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- [kuh n-doo-siv, -dyoo-]
- /kənˈdu sɪv, -ˈdyu-/
- /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-doo-siv, -dyoo-]
- /kənˈdu sɪv, -ˈdyu-/
Definitions of conducive word
- adjective conducive If one thing is conducive to another thing, it makes the other thing likely to happen. 3
- adjective conducive contributing, leading, or tending 3
- adjective conducive that conduces or contributes; tending or leading (to) 3
- adjective conducive tending to produce; contributive; helpful; favorable (usually followed by to): Good eating habits are conducive to good health. 1
- noun conducive Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible. 1
- adjective conducive that helps sth occur 1
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Origin of conducive
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; conduce + -ive
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Parts of speech for Conducive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conducive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for conducive
adj conducive
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- helpful — giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
- accessory — Accessories are items of equipment that are not usually essential, but which can be used with or added to something else in order to make it more efficient, useful, or decorative.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- tending — to attend by action, care, etc. (usually followed by to).
adjective conducive
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- advantageous — If something is advantageous to you, it is likely to benefit you.
- beneficial — Something that is beneficial helps people or improves their lives.
Antonyms for conducive
adj conducive
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- discouraging — to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit.
- unfavorable — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
adjective conducive
- unfavourable — Unfavourable conditions or circumstances cause problems for you and reduce your chances of success.
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