conducive

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English

Etymology

From conduce +‎ -ive, 1640s,[1] from Latin condūcere, patterned after forms like conductive.[2]

Pronunciation

Adjective

conducive (comparative more conducive, superlative most conducive)

  1. Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.
    Synonyms: instrumental, helpful, favorable, conducent
    Antonyms: inconducive, unconducive
    A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.
    • 2016, Jersey City, N.J. Code of Ordinances § 254-43. - Maintenance of exterior of premises‎:
      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.

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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “conducive”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.
  2. ^ “conducive”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
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