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Core quality
Making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
Example
Stable temperatures create conditions conducive to seed germination.
conducive
/kənˈdjuːsɪv/ · kun-DOO-sivadjective
Making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
Use conducive to express this relationship precisely: making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
What conducive Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
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Attributive or predicative use
Use this adjective before a suitable noun or after a linking verb such as be or seem.
Example
The library's quiet rooms are conducive to concentrated study.
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Analytical distinction
Choose it when this exact descriptive quality matters; a related word may overlap without conveying the same trait.
Example
Rigid hierarchies may not be conducive to open debate.
Use conducive Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
Stable temperatures create conditions conducive to seed germination.
The library's quiet rooms are conducive to concentrated study.
Rigid hierarchies may not be conducive to open debate.
Precision Matters
Conducive overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
conducive
vs.Means making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
advantageous
Means providing a benefit or favourable circumstances.
conducive
vs.Means making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
foster
Means to encourage or promote the development of something.
conducive
vs.Means making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
nurture
Means to care for and encourage growth or development.
conducive
vs.Means making a particular outcome likely, possible, or easier to achieve.
lead to
Means cause, produce, or result in an outcome or later development.
Test conducive in Context
The atmosphere made collaboration easier and more likely.
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Because the workshop encouraged questions and shared credit, it created an atmosphere ___ to collaboration.