CONDUCIVE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

conducive

adjective

kən-ˈdü-siv

Definition of conducive

as in favorable

tending to promote or assist the development of something the claim that the state's long-standing antitax attitude is conducive to entrepreneurship

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as in helpful

providing service or assistance the noisy environment of the dorms was not very conducive to studying

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Recent Examples of conducive Wilson always had surroundings conducive to success growing up in Broward County. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 For buyers, live shopping is more conducive to impulse buys — a Blu-Ray DVD or Pokémon trading card — than with more thoughtful purchases. — Andrew Zucker, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 Another tropical wave is located just off the west African coast and is not well organized at this time, but there are fairly conducive conditions ahead of it. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The low-friction surface and dry desert air are conducive to speed and have beckoned drivers since the first race there in 1914. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conducive

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Adjective

Higher values are more favorable for a team’s fantasy players.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
As for Democrats, only 22% in his home state now have a favorable view of him.

— Maham Javaid, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

Removable cushions make spot-cleaning easier which is especially helpful with kids, pets, snacks, or all of the above.

— Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Playing the helpful citizen, Martinez drove his literal truckload of ALPR bits directly to the Sheriff’s department, where he was promptly taken into custody.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Records show Sunshine Residential Homes made political donations beneficial to Hobbs and months later received a rate increase from the state for providing beds for children.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Yes, the language of Love Island USA is part of its strategic gameplay, so painting your villa-mates as more interested in playing the field than finding love is a beneficial move.

— Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beneficial

Adjective

The reactor is particularly useful here because its enormous energy supply can power these life-support systems continuously.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
To fully understand how useful and how fun the tool is, our best advice is to go check it out.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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