Conducive

Meaning

Making a particular outcome likely or easier to occur; favourable to

Origin / Etymology

Latin conducere, to lead together (con- = together + ducere = to lead)

Synonyms

Favourable Propitious Enabling Supportive

Antonyms

Detrimental Inhibiting Obstructive

Example Sentence

"A stable investment climate, predictable regulatory framework, and skilled workforce are all conducive to attracting Global Capability Centres to India."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Precise, formal alternative to 'good for' or 'helpful for'. Use it to describe policy environments: 'The GCC policy ecosystem is conducive to high-value services investment.' Or in governance: 'Transparent procurement is conducive to accountability.' Strong in GS-2 (governance) and GS-3 (investment, economy) answers. Always followed by 'to'.

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