conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Examples of conductive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event raises critical funds to help students with neurological motor disabilities continue to learn and grow through the center’s conductive education programs and services. —Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024

This could pose a problem, such as if the conductive metal particulates accumulate and disrupt the Earth’s magnetosphere, a cocoon that shields us from space weather. —Ramin Skibba, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2024

For example, some manufacturers are trying to reduce or eliminate the difficult-to-recover silver, replacing it with other conductive metals. —IEEE Spectrum, 17 June 2024

Since saltwater is more electrically conductive than freshwater, the boundaries between the two kinds of water are clear when electromagnetic pulses are sent through the seafloor: saltwater conducts the signal well, and freshwater doesn’t. —Hannah Richter, Ars Technica, 20 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

earlier, "having the property of conducting or the ability to conduct or lead," from conduct entry 1 + -ive

First Known Use

1840, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Medical Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive -ˈdək-tiv 

1

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

2

: caused by failure in the mechanisms for sound transmission in the external or middle ear

conductive hearing loss