conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Examples of conductive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lightning can follow conductive pathways, and these precautions reduce the risk of electrical surges. —Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025

These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways. —Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 3 July 2025

The session concludes with a radio-frequency application that lifts and tightens the skin, improving serum absorption, using an algae as a conductive agent to tighten, lift and firm the skin- providing instant results. —Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025

Its straight sides, grippy handles, and highly conductive aluminum core set this sauteuse a rung above the competition. —Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025

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

Rhymes for conductive

• abductive
• constructive
• deductive
• destructive
• inductive
• instructive
• obstructive
• productive
• reductive
• seductive
• counterproductive
• photoconductive

Kids Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive kən-ˈdək-tiv 

: having conductivity : relating to conduction (as of electricity)

Medical Definition

conductive

adjective

con·​duc·​tive -ˈdək-tiv 

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