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 At this point, most of the remaining work involves installing the finishing touches to the many VIP lounges and private dining areas that would seem more conducive to Emirates Air first class passengers than Big Ten football fans. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Intense Monday evening southerly winds — as showers and storms higher up in the mountains begin to form — will be conducive to pushing the fire further north towards the center of the park. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 Our house setup and upcoming travel plans weren’t conducive to suddenly having a large pet. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Sep. 2026 Environmental conditions could become a little more conducive for development in a couple of days while this system moves slowly westward to west-northwestward. — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conducive

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Adjective

Liu, who is not involved in the pope’s care, said that, of the different types of lung cancers, adenocarcinoma has the most favorable prognosis.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Many Laredo residents cross the border to run errands, taking advantage of lower grocery prices and a favorable exchange rate on the Mexican side of the river.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorable

Adjective

The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
Subscription creep can sneak up on you, so having a tool that keeps them all in one place can be helpful.

— Ryley Amond, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of helpful

Adjective

Apple Vision Pro proved particularly useful for judging the scale of sets before physical construction.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
As Japan entered a period of political upheaval in the mid-nineteenth century, criminal gangs became useful in a new way.

— Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

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