conductive

[/kənˈdʌktɪv/]
adjective
condutor
1. having the property of conducting electricity, heat, or sound
Copper is a highly conductive metal used in electrical wiring.
O cobre é um metal altamente condutor usado em fios elétricos.
2. contributing to or promoting a particular outcome or environment
The warm temperature and humidity are conductive to mold growth.
A temperatura quente e a umidade são propícias ao crescimento de mofo.
3. relating to or having the nature of conduction
The conductive properties of the material were tested in the laboratory.
As propriedades condutoras do material foram testadas no laboratório.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'conductive' is typically translated as 'condutor' in scientific and technical contexts, particularly in physics and electrical engineering. The figurative sense meaning 'favorable' or 'conducive' uses 'propício' or 'conducente a'. In both Brazilian and European Portuguese, the term 'condutivo' is gaining usage in more formal scientific literature, following international standardization in STEM fields.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
conductingtransmissivefavorableconducive
Antonyms / Antônimos
insulatingnon-conductiveresistantunfavorable

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
condutor
Standard term for electrical conduction; also used figuratively
Brazil - Technical/Scientific
condutivo
More formal scientific terminology, often used in academic contexts
Portugal
condutor
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'condutivo' also used in technical contexts
Brazil - Figurative use
propício
When describing conditions favorable to something; means 'conducive to'

Related Words

conductivityconductorconduciveconductconduction

Related Idioms & Phrases

conductive to - propício para/conducente a (favorable or contributing to)
highly conductive - altamente condutor (describing excellent conduction properties)
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