Conductible

/kənˈdʌktəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being conducted or transmitted, especially referring to electricity or heat.

Etymology

From Latin 'conducere' (to conduct) plus the suffix '-ible' (from Latin '-ibilis,' meaning capable of). The suffix was added to create an adjective meaning 'able to be conducted.'

Kelly Says

The suffix '-ible' is the Latin way of saying 'able to be'—so 'conductible' literally means 'able to be conducted,' just like 'edible' means 'able to be eaten' and 'visible' means 'able to be seen,' connecting you to ancient Roman word-building patterns.

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