conducive
adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/
/-ˈduː-/ Definition
› providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist: Such a noisy environment was not conducive to a good night's sleep. This is a more conducive atmosphere for studying.Useful or advantageous
(Definition of conducive adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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- expedient adjective
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- fecund adjective
- fodder noun (USEFUL PEOPLE/THINGS)
- foil noun (COMPARISON)
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- practicality noun (SUITABLE)
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- profitable adjective
- viable adjective
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- win-win adjective
- worthwhile adjective
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