be conducive to

Meaning

This formal, high-level academic expression means to provide the right conditions for something good, productive, or desirable to happen or develop. It describes environments, habits, or policies that actively encourage or facilitate a positive outcome. It is always followed by a noun or a gerund.

Examples

• A quiet study environment is highly conducive to deep learning and concentration.

  A quiet study environment is highly conducive to deep learning and concentration.

• The current economic climate is not conducive to launching a new business.

  The current economic climate is not conducive to launching a new business.

• Regular exercise and a balanced diet are conducive to maintaining good physical health.

  Regular exercise and a balanced diet are conducive to maintaining good physical health.

• The harsh winter weather was not conducive to completing the construction project on schedule.

  The harsh winter weather was not conducive to completing the construction project on schedule.

• Open communication among team members is conducive to creative problem-solving.

  Open communication among team members is conducive to creative problem-solving.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ A noisy classroom is not conducive for studying.

  ✓ A noisy classroom is not conducive to studying.

  The adjective 'conducive' must always be followed by the preposition 'to', never 'for'.

• ✗ These conditions are conducive to improve our research results.

  ✓ These conditions are conducive to improving our research results.

  The 'to' in 'conducive to' is a preposition, not part of an infinitive verb. Therefore, it must be followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).

Related Expressions

Practice

• Working in a chaotic environment is rarely ___ productivity.

  💡 Helpful or favorable for producing a positive result.

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  conducive to

• The low interest rates are highly ___ economic growth.

  💡 Make sure to include the preposition 'to' in your answer.

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  conducive to