influx

[in-fluhks]

noun

1. act of flowing in.

2. an inflow (outflux ).

   an influx of tourists.

   Synonyms: entry, incursion

3. the place at which one stream flows into another or into the sea.

4. the mouth of a stream.

influx

/ ˈɪnˌflʌks /

noun

1. the arrival or entry of many people or things

2. the act of flowing in; inflow

3. the mouth of a stream or river

Word History and Origins

Origin of influx¹

1620–30; < New Latin or Medieval Latin influxus, verbal noun of Latin influere to flow in. See in- ², flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of influx¹

C17: from Late Latin influxus, from influere; see _influence

Example Sentences

"Despite the delay, we've been encouraged by a surprising influx of new interest in recent weeks - a strong signal that our shared dream is very much alive," VCL's website reads.

From BBC

Lyon did not respond to a request for comment about whether his position has changed in light of an influx of new detainees and the opening of a new detention center.

From Los Angeles Times

Newsom said California has worked for decades to be a leader in environmental policies that reduced smog, cleaned up waterways and created the market that led to an influx of electric cars and green technologies.

From Los Angeles Times

Prof Russell Wynn, Director of Wild New Forest, said the Little Arboreal Ladybird's had been found in moth traps across the New Forest but "there were no confirmed British Records prior to this influx".

From BBC

Where to put any further influx of prisoners is a huge challenge.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrival 
• incursion 
• inflow 
• introduction 
• invasion