Conducive Meaning
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjTending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
Sentence Examples
Good health is conducive to happiness.
Soft music is often conducive to sleep.
Your behavior is not conducive to the desired environment.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A quiet library is ____ to focused studying without interruptions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Loud heavy rock music is generally not highly ____ to peaceful studying.
Word Origin & History
From conduce + -ive, 1640s, from Latin condūcere, patterned after forms like conductive.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 1961, Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs, New York: The Citadel Press, page 227:
"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."
— 2016, Jersey City, N.J. Code of Ordinances § 254-43. - Maintenance of exterior of premises:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
A quiet library is ____ to focused studying without interruptions.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Loud heavy rock music is generally not highly ____ to peaceful studying.