conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles compare convection, radiation

b

: conductivity

3

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

Examples of conduction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to not reducing your ambient hearing, bone conduction headphones are great for people like me who have sensitive ear canals that are irritated by earbuds. —Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024

Potential tests include electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies (NCS).10 EMGs and NCSs are tests used to check the health of your nerves and muscles. —Sarah Jividen, Health, 20 Dec. 2024

The Eagles have won 13 of their last 14 games and won two without quarterback Jalen Hurts, who returned from the conductions protocol against the Packers. —Jack Magruder, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025

This is a condition where the tiny bones of the middle ear develop excess bony growth, which impairs the conduction of sound and leads to hearing loss. —Nina Shapiro, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin conductiōn-, conductiō "gathering, muster, leadership, command, hire," going back to Latin, "taking of a lease, bringing together the premises of an argument," from condūcere "to bring together, join, hire, accept a contract for" (Medieval Latin also "to lead, escort, provide a channel for [water]") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at conduce

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing conduction

• conduction band

Kids Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

: the act of conducting or conveying

2

a

: passage through a conductor

b

: conductivity

3

: the passage of a reaction to a stimulus through living and especially nerve tissue

Medical Definition

conduction

noun

con·​duc·​tion kən-ˈdək-shən 

1

a

: transmission through or by means of a conductor

also : the transfer of heat through matter by communication of kinetic energy from particle to particle with no net displacement of the particles

b

: conductivity

2

: the transmission of excitation through living tissue and especially nervous tissue

conduction of impulses to the brain