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 technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision. —William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026

Instead of a metallic crystalline lattice, the battery uses conductive polymers to hold a charge. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026

Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges. —Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 4 May 2026

These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 May 2026

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

Rhymes for conductive

• abductive
• constructive
• deductive
• destructive
• inductive
• instructive
• obstructive
• productive
• reductive
• seductive
• counterproductive
• photoconductive

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