noun
inflow
Inflow (noun) means the action of flowing into a place.
noun
1
The action of flowing into a place.
2
Something, such as liquid or money, that flows into a place.
"According to Farside Investors’ data, spot ETH exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net inflows of roughly $2.4 billion in the past six trading days, well above the $827 million in net inflows into spot BTC ETFs during the same period."
— Rakesh Upadhyay, Price predictions 7/25: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, ADA, HYPE, XLM, SUI (2025)
3
An effect or pressure that comes from outside a person, group or system.
"Broadly speaking, there are two cases in which a national culture is subjected to the sudden inflow or influence of a foreign culture: (1) when the former is conquered by the latter and (2) when it conquers the latter."
— Richard Calichman, Overcoming Modernity (2008)
"Open yourself completely to the inflow and influence of the music and light of God through daily practice of the spiritual exercises, which he gives to you."
— Gabriel Ezutah, Trail of Immortality (2010)
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Etymology
From Middle English inflowen, equivalent to in- plus flow.
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What is the meaning of inflow?
"inflow" (noun) means the action of flowing into a place.
What is another word for inflow?
Other words for "inflow" include influx.
What is the opposite of inflow?
The opposite of "inflow" is outflow.
What are the different meanings of inflow?
"inflow" has 3 main meanings: 1. The action of flowing into a place; 2. Something, such as liquid or money, that flows into a place; 3. An effect or pressure that comes from outside a person, group or system.
