'Influent' definitions:

Definition of 'influent'

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adjective
Flowing inward [syn: inflowing, influent]

Definition of 'Influent'

From: GCIDE
  • Influent \In"flu*ent\ ([i^]n"fl[-u]*ent), a. [L. influens, -entis, p. pr. of influere, influxum, to flow in; pref. in- in + fluere to flow. See Fluid.]
  • 1. Flowing in. "With influent tide." --Cowper. "Influent odors." --Mrs. Browning. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Exerting influence; influential. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • I find no office by name assigned unto Dr. Cox, who was virtually influent upon all, and most active. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]