conducive

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

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /kənˈdjuːsɪv/

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /kənˈdusɪv/

conducive (comparative more conducive, superlative most conducive)

1. Tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result.

   Synonyms: instrumental, helpful, favorable

   Antonyms: inconducive, unconducive

   A small, dark kitchen is not conducive to elaborate cooking.

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