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- [in-floo-en-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl/
- /ˌɪn.fluˈen.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-floo-en-shuh l]
- /ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl/
Definitions of influential word
- adjective influential having or exerting influence, especially great influence: three influential educators. 1
- noun influential a person who exerts or can exert strong influence: according to influentials of the fashion industry. 1
- noun influential An influential person. 1
- adjective influential having power, influence 1
- adjective influential idea, event 1
- adjective influential Someone or something that is influential has a lot of influence over people or events. 0
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Origin of influential
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Medieval Latin influenti(a) stellar emanation (see influence) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Influential
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influential popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for influential
adj influential
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- authoritative — Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- leading — made of or containing lead: a lead pipe; a lead compound.
- persuasive — able, fitted, or intended to persuade: a very persuasive argument.
- famous — having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. Synonyms: famed, notable, illustrious. Antonyms: unknown, obscure.
adjective influential
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- effective — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
Antonyms for influential
adj influential
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- inconspicuous — not conspicuous, noticeable, or prominent.
- unknown — not known; not within the range of one's knowledge, experience, or understanding; strange; unfamiliar.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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