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

This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025

Metal The speedy heat conduction of metal will yield a flakier crust with better browning. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025

While the control groups saw no change in NCV, both young and older participants who performed the handgrip program showed faster nerve conduction speeds. —Peter Mason, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025

View gallery - 3 images Bone conduction headphones promise the freedom to listen to music, an audiobook or a podcast while staying aware of your surroundings, and the Jabees 7Seven unit takes that concept underwater. —New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025

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