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- [in-fluhks]
- /ˈɪnˌflʌks/
- /ˈɪn.flʌks/
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- [in-fluhks]
- /ˈɪnˌflʌks/
Definitions of influx word
- noun influx act of flowing in. 1
- noun influx an inflow (opposed to outflux): an influx of tourists. 1
- noun influx the place at which one stream flows into another or into the sea. 1
- noun influx the mouth of a stream. 1
- noun influx An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things. 1
- noun influx mass arrival: of people 1
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Origin of influx
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < New Latin or Medieval Latin influxus, verbal noun of Latin influere to flow in. See in-2, flux
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Parts of speech for Influx
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influx popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for influx
noun influx
- arrival — When a person or vehicle arrives at a place, you can refer to their arrival.
- introduction — the act of introducing or the state of being introduced.
- invasion — an act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
- incursion — a hostile entrance into or invasion of a place or territory, especially a sudden one; raid: The bandits made brief incursions on the village.
- inundation — to flood; cover or overspread with water; deluge.
Antonyms for influx
noun influx
- retreat — the forced or strategic withdrawal of an army or an armed force before an enemy, or the withdrawing of a naval force from action.
- departure — Departure or a departure is the act of going away from somewhere.
- outflow — the act of flowing out: We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.
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