Conducite

Conducite is a Latin verb form: the second-person plural present imperative of conduco, conduere, conduxi, conductum, meaning to lead together or to conduct. It is formed from the prefix con- (together) and ducere (to lead).

Etymology and morphology: The root is ducere, with the prefix con- adding the sense of bringing elements into a single action. The imperative conveys a command addressed to multiple people, roughly “lead together,” “conduct,” or “bring together.” The corresponding singular form is conduce, and related forms include conduite (archaic or literary spelling) in some texts.

Usage: In classical Latin, conducite is used to command a group to bring something together, assemble a force, or direct others in an action. It often occurs in military, logistical, or ceremonial contexts where coordination of people or resources is required. As a Latin lexical item, it appears primarily in scholarly editions, inscriptions, and texts taught for Latin comprehension rather than in everyday speech.

Modern relevance: Outside of classical studies, conducite appears in historical or linguistic discussions of Latin grammar. It is not used as a living form in modern Romance languages, though its components—con- and ducere—survive in modern vocabulary and in derived verbs such as conduct, conduce, and product terms in various languages.

See also: conduco, conducere, ducere, conduct, Latin imperatives.

Notes: Like other Latin imperatives, conducite agrees with an understood subject (you all) and can be reinforced by context, gesture, or additional commands.

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