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Webster 1913 Edition


Influx

In′fluxˊ

,
Noun.
[L.
influxus
, fr.
influere
,
influxum
, to flow in: cf. F.
influx
. See
Influent
.]
1.
The act of flowing in;
as, an
influx
of light
.
2.
A coming in; infusion; intromission; introduction; importation in abundance; also, that which flows or comes in;
as, a great
influx
of goods into a country, or an
influx
of gold and silver
.
The
influx
of food into the Celtic region, however, was far from keeping pace with the
influx
of consumers.
Macaulau.
The general
influx
of Greek into modern languages.
Earle.
3.
Influence; power.
[Obs.]
Sir M. Hale.

Webster 1828 Edition


Influx

IN'FLUX

,
Noun.
[L. influxus, influo; in and fluo, to flow.]
1.
The act of flowing in; as an influx of light or other fluid.
2.
Infusion; intromission.
The influx of the knowledge of God, in relation to everlasting life, is infinitely of moment.
3.
Influence, power. [Not used.]
4.
A coming in; introduction; importation in abundance; as a great influx of goods into a country, or an influx of gold and silver.

Definition 2024


influx

influx

English

Noun

influx (countable and uncountable, plural influxes)

  1. A flow inward or into something.
    I'll buy a new computer when I get an influx of cash.

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