conducive
|con-du-cive|
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/kənˈduːsɪv/
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/kənˈdjuːsɪv/
favorable for
Etymology
Etymology Information
'conducive' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conducere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'
Historical Evolution
'conducere' transformed into the French word 'conduire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conducive' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to bring about.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for.
The quiet environment was conducive to studying.
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