conducive — making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helping to bring about
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helping to bring about
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈduːsɪv/
Example Sentences
- Eating chocolate while studying is not conducive to losing weight, but it's definitely conducive to happiness!
- The new office design is more conducive to collaboration among team members.
- Playing video games all night is hardly conducive to getting good grades.
conducive
ADJECTIVE[/kənˈduːsɪv/]
making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; helping to bring about
The quiet library with soft lighting is highly conducive to deep focus and study.
Con-do-sieve creates perfect cooking conditions - conducive magic!
A seductive space makes minds productive and conducive!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'conducivus', derived from 'conducere' meaning 'to lead together' or 'to bring together', composed of 'con-' (together) and 'ducere' (to lead).
Breakdown
con- (together) + duc (lead) + -ive (adjective suffix indicating tendency or ability) = conducive
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📝Examples
“Eating chocolate while studying is not conducive to losing weight, but it's definitely conducive to happiness!”
“The new office design is more conducive to collaboration among team members.”
“Playing video games all night is hardly conducive to getting good grades.”
“My mom says that cleaning my room is conducive to finding my lost homework, but I think magic would work better.”
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