Conducive
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/
Definitions
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helpful.
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/
Tending to promote or assist
The relaxed atmosphere of the meeting was conducive to open discussion.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to bake a perfect cake. The right ingredients and a good oven are *conducive* to a delicious cake! So anything that helps make something happen, especially in a good way, is conducive.
👶 For kids: Something that helps make something else happen, like sunshine is conducive to growing plants!
More Examples
These policies are not conducive to economic growth.
The teacher created a classroom environment that was conducive to learning.
How It's Used
"Regular exercise is conducive to good health."
"A positive work environment is conducive to higher productivity."
"Quiet study spaces are conducive to learning."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
Conducive to...
Promoting or assisting a particular result or condition.
"This quiet environment is conducive to concentration."
From Latin conducere, meaning 'to bring together' or 'to contribute'. It evolved to denote something that helps to bring about a result or lead to a certain outcome.
Historically used in legal and scientific contexts, implying contribution to an outcome. Appeared in texts from the 17th century onwards.
Memory tip
Think of a conductor who helps to bring about a desired outcome; conducive things lead to something good.
Word Origin
"to bring together, to contribute"