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

Using this highly conductive material, the Amorphous Motor’s losses to stator iron are reduced by 50% compared to equivalent designs. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026

These can prevent or significantly reduce conductive heat loss through the glass and stop drafts. —Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026

Tekton defines it as the most thermally efficient canopy on the market, providing an interior made to remain cooler on sweltering summer days and warmer on frigid winter days than thermally conductive aluminum units. —New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026

However, a tree touching power lines can be dangerous as the wood is conductive enough to carry current down to the ground, Hanrahan says. —Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 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