adj

influential

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adj

Having significant power to affect how things develop or how people think.

"She became one of the most influential voices in modern architecture."

"His early novels were hugely influential on later writers."

How to Use Influential

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHaving a lot of sway or impact over people or events.

Common pairings

influential figure highly influential influential role

more influential comparative, influentials plural, most influential superlative

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She became one of the most _____ voices in modern architecture.

From Medieval Latin influentialis, built on influentia — see influence.

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