conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce conductive (audio)
: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

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One projectile managed to carry a cable into the high-voltage power line to establish a conductive connection to the ground, the German news agency dpa reported. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Electricity travels from the rotating wheels through a custom conductive hub to a solar controller built into the frame. — New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Wide-bandgap materials such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride require more energy to move electrons into a conductive state. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 The heat-conductive aluminum core is fully enclosed in a thick layer of stainless steel, so there’s no risk of minerals and detergents degrading the core. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conductive

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

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The first known use of conductive was in 1840

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“Conductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conductive. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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conductive

adjective
con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce conductive (audio)
: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Medical Definition

conductive

adjective
con·​duc·​tive -ˈdək-tiv How to pronounce conductive (audio)
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
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