# conductive

/kənˈdəktɪv/ (US) · /kəndˈʌktɪv/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conductive
Updated: 2026-08-27

## Senses

### 1. electricity/heat

adjective · CEFR B2 · Technical

allowing electricity or heat to pass through easily.

For teachers: having the property of transmitting electricity or heat; capable of acting as a conductor.

- Copper is a highly conductive metal, which is why it is used for wiring.
- The researchers tested several new polymers to determine which was the most conductive under extreme temperature fluctuations.

Usage: Usually follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'becomes', or sits directly before the noun it describes.

## Examples

- Copper is a highly conductive metal.
- The quiet atmosphere of the library is very conductive to deep concentration and study.
- While silver is the most conductive element, its high cost usually makes copper the preferred choice for electrical wiring in residential and commercial buildings.

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