Conducive Meaning in English

word

US

kənˈdusɪv

kuhn-DOO-siv

UK

kəndjˈuːsɪv

kuhn-DYOO-siv

Definition

Making it easy or possible for something to happen; helping to produce a desired result.

Usage & Nuances

Used mainly in formal or academic contexts. Common phrase: 'conducive to' followed by the desired outcome (e.g., 'conducive to learning'). Not used for people; only for environments, situations, or conditions.

• Spanish: propicio - favorable
• Portuguese (BR): propício - favorável
• Portuguese (PT): propício - favorável
• Chinese (Simplified): 有助于 - 有利于
• Chinese (Traditional): 有助於 - 有利於
• Hindi: अनुकूल - सहायक
• Arabic: مناسب - مساعد
• Bengali: সহায়ক - সহায়ক (অনুকূল পরিবেশ বা পরিস্থিতি) - অনুকূল
• Russian: способствующий - благоприятный
• Japanese: 〜しやすい - 促進する - 適した (環境など)
• Vietnamese: có lợi cho - tạo điều kiện cho
• Korean: 도움이 되는 - 기여하는 - 촉진하는
• Turkish: elverişli - katkıda bulunan - uygun (ortam/politika/koşullar için)
• Urdu: موافق - معاون
• Indonesian: mendukung - kondusif - membantu

Example Sentences

A quiet room is conducive to studying.

basic

Warm weather is not always conducive to working hard.

basic

Soft music can be conducive to relaxation.

basic

The office layout isn't very conducive to teamwork.

natural

Late-night screen time isn't exactly conducive to a good night's sleep.

natural

If you want people to speak up, you need a conducive environment.

natural