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conducive, a. (n.)|kənˈdjuːsɪv|
[An analogical formation from conduce v., after conduct, conductive, and such words as abus-ive, possess-ive, invent-ive, formed on L. ppl. stem. See -ive.]
A. adj.
1. Having the quality of conducing or tending to (a specified end, purpose, or result); fitted to promote or subserve. Const. to († for, towards).
1646R. Overton in A. Seller Hist. Passive Obed. (1689) 59 No more..than is conducive to a better being, more safety, and freedom. 1726G. Shelvocke Voy. round W. 223 To frame such Articles as would be most Conducive to their own interest. 1803Med. Jrnl. IX. 33 Early rising is conducive to health. Ibid. IX. 408 Most conducive for the preservation of both mother and fetus. 1865Livingstone Zambesi i. 35 A dull place, and very conducive to sleep. 1884Manch. Exam. 22 May 5/2 A treaty..highly conducive to French interests.
†2. Advantageous, serviceable, beneficial; = conducible 2. Obs. rare.
1710T. Fuller Pharm. Extemp. 96 A Cephalic Draught..is highly conducive in Idiopathic Convulsive Ilneses.
B. n. That which conduces to an end or purpose. Const. to († of).
1793Sir S. Smith in Ld. Auckland's Corr. (1862) III. 152 The sight of our convoy..gave us new spirits, which are an essential conducive of health. 1844M. Howitt My Uncle iii, One of the..greatest conducives to health. |