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influential

[ in-floo-en-shuhl ]
/ ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /
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adjective
having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators.
noun
a person who exerts or can exert strong influence: according to influentials of the fashion industry.
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Origin of influential

1560–70; <Medieval Latin influenti(a) stellar emanation (see influence) + -al1

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Words related to influential

authoritative, dominant, famous, important, leading, persuasive, prominent, significant, strong, affecting, controlling, efficacious, forcible, governing, guiding, impressive, inspiring, instrumental, major-league, meaningful

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British Dictionary definitions for influential

influential
/ (ˌɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl) /
adjective
having or exerting influence

Derived forms of influential

influentially, adverb
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