'conductor' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conductor,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'ducere' meant 'to lead.'

'conductor' changed from the Latin word 'conductor' and eventually became the modern English word 'conductor'.

Initially, it meant 'one who leads or guides,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'orchestra leader' and 'material that conducts electricity or heat'.