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

It also got a big influx when Musk fought with Brazil’s supreme court in August.

From Slate

That sudden and unprecedented influx placed significant pressure on Irish state resources, with the government having to take measures such as temporarily housing people in tents.

From BBC

The hospitals know to expect the influx.

From BBC

Fox News was criticized several years ago for its aggressive coverage of the influx of migrants at the U.S.’ southern border, but the reporting foretold the emergence of immigration as a major issue in the 2024 presidential campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

“The GEO Group was built for this unique moment in our company’s– country’s history, and the opportunity that it will bring,” George Zoley, the company's founder and executive chairman said in a call, assuring participants of his company's "capability to rapidly scale up" their services and the potential influx of $25 million in revenues for air transport alone.

From Salon

Related Words

• arrival
• incursion
• inflow
• introduction
• invasion