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feminine

/konˈdukta/

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Translation

behaviour

Word origin

From Latin conducta, the feminine past participle of conducere ('to lead together'), from con ('together') plus ducere ('to lead'). The same root gives English 'conduct' and 'produce'.

Origin
Latin
Root
conducere
English cognates
conduct, produce

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralconductas

Examples

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His behaviour in class has improved a lot.

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The company has a very strict code of conduct.

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I do not understand that strange behaviour.

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Good conduct deserves a reward.

valoran .

The teachers value the pupils' conduct.

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This word is part of lesson 52.