conducive
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; favorable to.
Examples
In a meeting
“An open-plan office isn't conducive to deep focus work.”
Over coffee
“A quiet cafe is more conducive to studying than a noisy apartment.”
Why this word
helpful
conducive specifically means contributing to or promoting a particular outcome, while helpful is more general assistance
favorable
conducive emphasizes active contribution toward a result, while favorable suggests merely positive conditions
beneficial
conducive indicates facilitating a specific end, while beneficial broadly means producing good effects
Usage tip
Almost always followed by 'to'. Describes environments, conditions, or behaviors that help something happen.
Etymology
Latin conducere — con (together) + ducere (to lead), literally 'leading toward'
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