The United States is conductive a series of extrajudicial killings by drone.
Source: tatoeba (7038151)
Conductive
/kənˈdʌktɪv/
Synonyms for "conductive" (40 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (8)
Adjective(3 words)
Noun(2 words)
aluminum thermal conductivitycopper conductivity
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (12)
Noun(4 words)
current flowelectric conductionelectrically conductiveelectron link
Adjective(8 words)
electric energy flowelectrical conditionelectrical conductivityelectrical connectionelectroconductiveelectrolytic capacitorenergy-movingfavorable
Related words (20)
Noun(5 words)
grounding hardwarelower resistanceplant vascular systemsound conductionwater conductivity
Adjective(7 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: advantageous, aluminum thermal conductivity, communicable, conductant, conducting.
- Sentence evidence is available for conductive, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "conductive".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "conductive"
Keep "conductive" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "conductive" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "conductive", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "conductive" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesbeneficial qualityfavorable conditionmaterial propertyphysical property
More specific
6 entriesconducive environmentconductive materialconductive metalconductive polymerfavorable conditionsproductive setting
Collocations
5 entriesconductive coatingconductive gelconductive materialconductive tapeconductive wire
Inflections
2 entriesmore conductivemost conductive
Derivations
2 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
9 total sentences available.
That corner was occupied by a steel cable, which was the conductive thread of a lightning rod erected on that tower twenty years ago.
Source: tatoeba (9054886)
The element Indium is a key component in the transparent, electrically conductive coatings used in many electronic displays.
Source: tatoeba (10463956)
Copper is both ductile and conductive, making it ideal for electrical wiring.
Source: tatoeba (10604690)
Showing 4 of 9 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "conductive"?
Closest matches include advantageous, aluminum thermal conductivity, communicable, conductant, conducting.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "conductive"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.