'Influx' definitions:

Definition of 'influx'

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noun
The process of flowing in [syn: inflow, influx] [ant: effluence, efflux, outflow]

Definition of 'Influx'

From: GCIDE
  • Influx \In"flux`\, n. [L. influxus, fr. influere, influxum, to flow in: cf. F. influx. See Influent.]
  • 1. The act of flowing in; as, an influx of light. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • The influx of food into the Celtic region, however, was far from keeping pace with the influx of consumers. --Macaulau. [1913 Webster]
  • The general influx of Greek into modern languages. --Earle. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Influence; power. [Obs.] --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]

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