conductie

Conductie is a Dutch noun that denotes the act or process of conducting, guiding, or directing something or someone. The term appears most often in older or technical writings, and is less common in everyday language. In contemporary Dutch, more specific terms are typically used, depending on the context.

Etymology and variations: Conductie derives from Latin conductio, through Old French or Dutch influences related to conduite or conduct. In modern usage, it often functions as a general label for the action of leading or bringing something to a result, rather than naming a particular role or occupation.

Usage and domains: In music, the usual term for the act of guiding a performance is dirigeren (to conduct) rather than conductie, with the person acting as dirigent (conductor). In physics and engineering, the process by which heat or electricity moves through a material is typically described as geleiding or geleidbaarheid, though older texts may occasionally use conductie as a broad synonym for conduction. In historical or theoretical discussions, conductie can be found to describe the act of conducting or managing activities, processes, or movements. In medicine and neurophysiology, nerve conduction is ordinarily expressed with established terms like zenuwgeleiding; conductie may appear in older or translated sources.

See also: Conduction, geleiding, geleidbaarheid, dirigeren.

Note: Conductie is a niche term in contemporary Dutch. When writing for general audiences, it is usually clearer to use the more specific terms that match the intended domain.