conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles compare convection, radiation

b

: conductivity

3

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

Examples of conduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That figure sits at or near the theoretical ceiling imposed by the conduction velocity of myelinated nerve fibers — that is, the speed at which electrochemical signals can physically travel from a sensory surface to the cortex and return a motor response. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction. —Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026

Shokz Bluetooth Sport Headphones Deal The Shokz OpenRun uses the brand's eighth-gen bone conduction technology to vibrate sound through your cheekbones, keeping your ear canals open. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026

Using bone conduction technology, sound is delivered through your cheekbones, leaving your ears open to stay aware of your surroundings. —Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin conductiōn-, conductiō "gathering, muster, leadership, command, hire," going back to Latin, "taking of a lease, bringing together the premises of an argument," from condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, accept a contract for" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at conduce

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing conduction

• conduction band

Rhymes for conduction

• abduction
• adduction
• construction
• deduction
• destruction
• eduction
• induction
• instruction
• obstruction
• production
• reduction
• seduction

Kids Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: passage through a conductor

b

: conductivity

3

: the passage of a reaction to a stimulus through living and especially nerve tissue

Medical Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles

b

: conductivity

2

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

conduction of impulses to the brain