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Definition of influx

influx

/ˈɪn.flʌks/
in · flux
Plural:influxes
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influx Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

Example

"The coastal town experienced a massive influx of tourists during the summer festival."

2

An inflow of water into a river, lake, or the sea.

Example

"A sudden influx of freshwater from melting glaciers altered the salinity of the bay."

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• Nearby Words

influential
influentially
influenza
influx
info
infographic
infomercial

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin influxus ('a flowing in'), from Latin influere ('to flow in'), combining in- ('into') and fluere ('to flow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Influx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/influx
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