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

Visible light passes through the gaps, but the high-energy waves of an EMP are snagged and neutralized by the conductive pattern. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026

Safety practices seek to prevent such induction shocks by grounding all conductive objects in a work zone, giving electricity alternative paths. —IEEE Spectrum, 12 Jan. 2026

That heat transformed the plastic into a porous, electrically conductive carbon powder. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026

These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways. —Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 5 Jan. 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