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 first catalyst, FeAzPc-4N supported on conductive Ketjen Black carbon, was named AZ-FT-30. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

The conductive layer came with its own electronics, including heating elements, a DC power supply, a solid-state relay, and an Arduino microprocessor. — New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026

Known for being highly conductive, copper has wide applications across electronics, housing and autos. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Officers who handle inmates typically place their firearms in a lockbox, but would carry items such as pepper spray, a conductive energy weapon such as a Taser, a baton and handcuffs. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 4 Sep. 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