Definitions for influx
ˈɪnˌflʌksin·flux

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. inflow, influxnoun

   the process of flowing in

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. influxnoun

   A flow inward or into something.

   I'll buy a new computer when I get an influx of cash.

2. Etymology: From influxus, from influo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. INFLUXnoun

   Etymology: influxus, Latin.

   1. Act of flowing into any thing.

   If once contracted in a systole, by the influx of the spirit, why, the spirits continually flowing in without let, doth it not always remain so? John Ray, on the Creation.

   An elastick fibre, like a bow, the more extended, it restores itself with the greater force: if the spring be destroyed, it is like a bag, only passive as to the influx of the liquid. Arbuthn.

   2. Infusion.

   There is another life after this; and the influx of the knowledge of God, in relation to this everlasting life, is infinitely of moment. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   3. Influence; power. In this sense it is now not used.

   We will enquire whether there be, in the footsteps of nature, any such transmission and influx of immateriate virtues, and what the force of imagination is, either upon the body imaginant, or upon another body. Francis Bacon, Nat. Hist.

   Adam, in innocence, might have held, by the continued influx of the divine will and power, a state of immortality. Matthew Hale.

   These two do not so much concern sea-fish, yet they have a great influx upon rivers, ponds, and lakes. Matthew Hale.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. influx

   Influx generally refers to an arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things, or an inflow of wealth, ideas, etc. It's the act of flowing in, often in a substantial or sudden quantity.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Influxnoun

   the act of flowing in; as, an influx of light

2. Influxnoun

   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

3. Influxnoun

   influence; power

4. Etymology: [L. influxus, fr. influere, influxum, to flow in: cf. F. influx. See Influent.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Influx

   in′fluks, n. a flowing in: infusion: abundant accession.—n. Influx′ion, infusion. [L. influxus—influĕre.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Influx

   amount of some me.

   in rush of reports, people, gold

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on July 17, 2019  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of influx in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of influx in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of influx in a Sentence

1. Kathryn Rexrode:

   The influx of women in medicine and science has changed some of the questions that are asked.

2. Miriam Ramirez:

   We have an influx of thousands of Puerto Ricans in Florida, including doctors and engineers who plan to relocate permanently.

3. Corey Basch:

   We are seeing an influx of advertising aimed at parents for a wide array of products, including food and beverages, toothpaste and vitamins, this is a sad situation when it takes so much energy to sift through false claims and to determine which products are actually healthful ... advertising claims, especially when they are unsubstantiated, can certainly lead parents astray.

4. Monica Martinez:

   We have seen an influx of them to the district, one in which no child was denied access to an education, there is no indication that the current incidents have been a result of the influx of unaccompanied children.

5. Xander Schauffele:

   I think Ryder Cup’s a good time for a younger influx of players.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=influx
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Influx
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=influx
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=influx