conducive

adjective

kən-ˈdü-siv How to pronounce conducive (audio)
Definition of conducivenext
1
as in favorable
tending to promote or assist the development of something the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship

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2
as in helpful
providing service or assistance the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying

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Recent Examples of conducive Some prisons, for example, don’t have enough rooms that are conducive to that kind of programming. — Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025 Such suffocation is causing people and businesses to move to locations that are far more friendly to their pocketbooks and conducive to their dreams. — John Teichert, Baltimore Sun, 3 Mar. 2025 Haley began writing the play in 2008, not with a word processor, but on InDesign software more conducive to creating graphic novels. — David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025 This requires executive or mid-level leadership to create an environment conducive to success, where the most talented individuals assume leadership roles and make sacrifices for the benefit of the team. — Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for conducive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conducive
  1. favorable
  2. helpful
  3. beneficial
  4. useful
Adjective
  • That may imply Ukrainian brigades are leaving Kursk, and giving up much of the terrain Zelensky hoped to trade back to Russia in exchange for a favorable ceasefire.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In addition to this, negotiations about money, financial support, loans, taxes and mortgages will be favorable.
    — Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — The future of Ukraine.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Potential longevity benefits Studies suggest that calorie restriction (without malnutrition) may promote longevity by reducing oxidative stress (an imbalance of harmful free radicals and helpful antioxidants) and inflammation.4 5.
    — Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of helpful
Adjective
  • And apparently, the 39-year-old’s presence has been beneficial, rubbing off on Bridges.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The study challenges the common idea that conflict is always harmful and that being soft and forgiving is always beneficial.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • Trump sees tariffs as a useful tool of American economic power.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Although still useful, these methods are becoming increasingly insufficient in today's complex data environment.
    — Asaf Kochan, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
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