conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles compare convection, radiation

b

: conductivity

3

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

Examples of conduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The new earbuds also have bone conduction sensors within their microphone array that detect the physical vibration of the user’s voice, enabling the system to capture and transmit voices more clearly, even at lower volumes and in moderately quieter settings. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

Beyond is the dining area and the sleek kitchen with modern amenities like a conduction stove and cool Japanese dishware. —Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

The OpenRun Pro 2 are Shokz’s best bone conduction headphones yet, with better sound and more bass than their predecessor. —Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 22 May 2026

In February the team reported that the platform can simulate the transition between insulating behavior and metallic conduction. —Zeeya Merali, Scientific American, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin conductiōn-, conductiō "gathering, muster, leadership, command, hire," going back to Latin, "taking of a lease, bringing together the premises of an argument," from condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, accept a contract for" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at conduce

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing conduction

• conduction band

Rhymes for conduction

• abduction
• adduction
• construction
• deduction
• destruction
• eduction
• induction
• instruction
• obstruction
• production
• reduction
• seduction

Kids Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: passage through a conductor

b

: conductivity

3

: the passage of a reaction to a stimulus through living and especially nerve tissue

Medical Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles

b

: conductivity

2

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

conduction of impulses to the brain