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conductive

[kənˈdʌktɪv]

conductive Definition

  • 1having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
  • 2able to transmit a particular thing, especially heat or electricity

Using conductive: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conductive" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Copper is a highly conductive metal.

  • Example

    The material is conductive to heat and cold.

  • Example

    The wire is conductive to electricity.

  • Example

    The water in the lake is conductive to sound.

conductive Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for conductive

  • non-conductive
  • insulating

Phrases with conductive

  • a system of learning for children with motor disorders, based on the principles of conductive therapy

    Example

    Conductive education is a holistic approach to teaching children with motor disorders.

  • a type of hearing loss that occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the outer ear canal to the eardrum and the tiny bones (ossicles) of the middle ear

    Example

    Conductive hearing loss can be caused by a blockage in the ear canal or damage to the middle ear.

  • a polymer that conducts electricity

    Example

    Conductive polymers have potential applications in electronic devices and sensors.

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Summary: conductive in Brief

The term 'conductive' [kənˈdʌktɪv] refers to the ability to conduct or transmit something, particularly heat or electricity. It can describe materials like copper or wire, as well as natural phenomena like water. 'Conductive' extends into phrases like 'conductive education,' which teaches children with motor disorders, and 'conductive hearing loss,' which occurs when sound is not conducted efficiently through the ear canal. 'Conductive' is an adjective often used in technical contexts.