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

Penn State engineers have developed a paint-on electronic tattoo made from conductive ink. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

The Zeroll is a fan-favorite due to its heat-conductive handle that allows for a smooth release. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 July 2026

Getting electricity from heat The problem at hand is that most electrically conductive materials also conduct heat well. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Non-conductive cooling oil flows directly through internal copper windings that carry live electricity, versus the external liquid jackets of every current EV. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 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