inflow

[in-floh]

noun

1. something that flows in; influx.

inflow

/ ˈɪnˌfləʊ /

noun

1. something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in

2. the amount or rate of flowing in

3. Also called: inflowing. the act of flowing in; influx

Word History and Origins

Origin of inflow¹

First recorded in 1645–55; in- ¹ + flow

Example Sentences

Your annual income from Social Security and pensions is great, but don’t rely just on the cash inflows.

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Net investment inflows into Premier were up 47% in the first nine months of this year, the bank said.

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The company’s cash generation metric isn’t only based on cash flow from operations, but is also augmented by inflows of debt and tax equity, Thakkar noted.

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Gold-backed ETFs also saw monthly inflows from North America topping those from Asia from June to September, according to data from the World Gold Council.

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Still, analyst Simon Fitzgerald says A$4.1 billion in net inflows was a solid outcome and represents the second-highest quarterly inflow on record.

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Related Words

• arrival 
• incursion 
• introduction 
• invasion