influx

[ in-fluhks ]

noun

1. act of flowing in.
2. an inflow ( outflux ):

   an influx of tourists.

   Synonyms: entry, incursion

3. the place at which one stream flows into another or into the sea.
4. the mouth of a stream.

influx

/ ˈɪnˌflʌks /

noun

1. the arrival or entry of many people or things
2. the act of flowing in; inflow
3. the mouth of a stream or river

Word History and Origins

Origin of influx¹

1620–30; < New Latin or Medieval Latin influxus, verbal noun of Latin influere to flow in. See in- ², flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of influx¹

C17: from Late Latin influxus, from influere; see influence

Example Sentences

The tweet prompted an influx of buyers, spiking the price.

From BBC

Locals feared that the proposed bill would trigger an influx of Russian investment, pricing them out of the property market and further strengthening Moscow's grip on the region.

From BBC

Early this year, Musk seemed to support trade barriers against a potential influx of Chinese electric vehicles to the United States, saying Chinese companies could “demolish” other EV makers around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

As signs grow that an influx of cheap Chinese goods bought online may be undermining domestic industry, Chile and Brazil have scrapped tax exemptions for individual customers on low-value foreign purchases.

From BBC

Locals feared an influx of Russian investment could ruin the landscape with residential complexes and price locals out of the property market.

From BBC

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• inflow
• introduction
• invasion