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

Soon, the seemingly distorted course afflux will be replaced by an opposite distortion and value will again present itself as the rational touchstone.

From Forbes

A flowing towards; that which flows to; as, an afflux of blood to the head.

From Project Gutenberg

The act of flowing towards; afflux.

From Project Gutenberg

The smaller vessels, trying to overcome this afflux of blood, may produce ecchymosis or extravasation beneath the lining membrane of the air-vesicles, but the minute capillary congestions are generally observed as red points studded over the pulmonary surface, which by and by exhibit yellowish-white or bluish-white centres.

From Project Gutenberg

Severe scarlet fever itself sometimes appears to cause gastro-intestinal catarrh so as to produce an afflux of blood toward the intestinal tract and away from the skin.

From Project Gutenberg