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conducive

//kənˈdjuːsɪv//
English Definition
Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.
中文释义
有助于…的;有益的;促成的
Example Sentence

A quiet, well-lit study environment is conducive to deep concentration and effective retention of complex material.

安静、光线充足的的学习环境有助于深度集中注意力和有效记忆复杂材料。

Synonyms
Antonyms
detrimental hindering
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con + duc(引导,duct) → 引导走向某结果 → 有助于。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “conducive”?

  1. A Occurring at irregular intervals.
  2. B Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.
  3. C Deliberate; stubbornly self-willed.
  4. D Expressing contempt; disparaging.
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B — Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.. “conducive” means Making a certain outcome likely; favorable..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.”?

  1. A pejorative
  2. B conducive
  3. C willful
  4. D intermittent
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B — conducive. “conducive” means Making a certain outcome likely; favorable..

Common questions about “conducive”

What does “conducive” mean?

conducive — Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.. In Chinese: 有助于…的;有益的;促成的.

How do you pronounce “conducive”?

conducive is pronounced //kənˈdjuːsɪv//.

How is “conducive” used in a sentence?

A quiet, well-lit study environment is conducive to deep concentration and effective retention of complex material. (安静、光线充足的的学习环境有助于深度集中注意力和有效记忆复杂材料。)

What are synonyms for “conducive”?

favorable, helpful, beneficial — all close in meaning to conducive (Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.).

What is the opposite of “conducive”?

detrimental, hindering — each the opposite of conducive (Making a certain outcome likely; favorable.).

Is “conducive” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. conducive is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “conducive”?

con + duc(引导,duct) → 引导走向某结果 → 有助于。

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