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

That led to an influx of armed groups battling it out for the spoils.

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Following an investor meeting with management, the analyst believes the influx of new customers and stable visit frequency at Chili’s would keep sales and traffic growth resilient.

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Many voters blame the recent influx of immigrants, largely from Venezuela, a number of whom arrive on foot through Chile’s remote northern border.

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This is crucial to capitalizing on the recent influx of venture capital to the industry.

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Events under the umbrella of Tehran Design Week will continue into Monday at other venues, but the university said it was closing its premises to ensure public safety after "a massive influx of visitors".

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Related Words

• arrival 
• incursion 
• inflow 
• introduction 
• invasion