2. Adjective. That conduces to a given purpose or end result. ¹
3. Adjective. (obsolete) That conduces to a desired purpose; beneficial, helpful. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Conducing
1. conduce [v] - See also: conduce
Lexicographical Neighbors of Conducing
Literary usage of Conducing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1813)
"... and though they were in the dark upon whom in particular to fix the intended
treachery, yet did they think it conducing to the ..."
2. The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin and an Account of Its Progress Down by Alexander William Kinglake (1868)
"Nay, it Headquar- rather will be inferred that the counsels of Lyons, at not effec.
this time, were conducing to the course which Lord ..."
3. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England: To which is Added an by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1826)
"... do what he should judge most conducing to his majesty's service. . ,i,Mi-
which This last consideration made such impression more in- upon them, ..."
4. The Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1789)
"ANNUAL REGISTER, 1787. C HAP. vir. France. Various can/es conducing to that
revolution which has taken ..."
5. A Treatise on the Law of Torts by Charles Greenstreet Addison, Horace Gay Wood (1876)
"Willful neglect or misconduct on the part of the husband . conducing to adultery
on the part of the wife. 1260. 1246. Connivance or toleration of adultery. ..."
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