INFLUX

inflow, influx

(noun) the process of flowing in

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

influx (countable and uncountable, plural influxes)

A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

Synonyms: infusion, intromission, introduction, importation

That which flows or comes in.

(obsolete) influence; power.

Synonyms

• instreaming

Antonyms

• efflux

Source: Wiktionary


In"flux`, n. Etym: [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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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