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

An influx of foreign workers had ameliorated the problem somewhat, but that has now dried up.

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It calls for Hamas to disarm and for the formation of an interim government to oversee Gaza, as well as an influx of international troops.

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The UK government said Chagossians were expected to make their own housing arrangements prior to travelling and argued the influx of arrivals was "completely unrelated" to the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius.

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She also said that despite the influx in calls, “FEMA’s disaster call center responded to every caller swiftly and efficiently, ensuring no one was left without assistance.”

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The information hunt has become increasingly sophisticated, ushered along by an influx of Ph.D. economists and data scientists to the private sector.

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Related Words

• arrival 
• incursion 
• inflow 
• introduction 
• invasion