afflux

[ af-luhks ]

noun

1. something that flows to or toward a point:

   an afflux of blood to the head.

2. the act of flowing to or toward; flow.

afflux

/ ˈæflʌks /

noun

1. a flowing towards a point

   an afflux of blood to the head

Word History and Origins

Origin of afflux¹

1605–15; < Medieval Latin affluxus, derivative of Latin affluere; affluent, flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of afflux¹

C17: from Latin affluxus, from fluxus flux

Example Sentences

So soon as the mental excitement is allayed, the excessive afflux of blood subsides, and the brain becomes fitted for sleep.

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Redness, similarly, is due to the increased afflux of blood to the inflamed part.

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The equable warmth of bed was soothing to the nervous system, and solicited the afflux of blood to the surface.

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The stimulus of melody produced an immediate increase in the afflux of blood to the brain.

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One hopeful line was to anticipate a sudden afflux of customers.

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