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† conˈducent, a. Obs.
[ad. L. condūcent-em, pr. pple. of condūcĕre to conduce: see -ent.]
1. That conduces; that tends to, promotes, or contributes to bringing about, some end or purpose; subservient, conducive (to, † for).
1560Abp. Parker Corr. (1853) 127 Considerations conducent to the general reformation of the clergy. 1634Jackson Creed vii. i. Wks. VII. 8 All things..needful or conducent to our salvation. 1645Martin's Echo in Prynne Discov. Blazing-Stars 44 That would be more conducent for the Kingdoms good. 1687P. Henry in M. Henry Life viii, To put him in circumstances conducent thereunto.
2. Advantageous, serviceable; = conducible 2.
1578Banister Hist. Man ii. 40 In great cryinges, and swallowyng of the meate..those [Cartilages] are much conducent. 1640G. Watts tr. Bacon's Adv. Learn. To Rdr. 2 Acts..which respecting the end whereto they were instituted..are very conducent. |