noun
Uncommon
influx
IHN-fluhks
Influx (noun) means a large number of people or things arriving at once. Example: “The town saw a sudden influx of tourists during the festival.”
noun
1
A large number of people or things arriving at once.
"The town saw a sudden influx of tourists during the festival."
"Hospitals struggled with an influx of patients during the outbreak."
"The shop closed early because of a late influx of customers wanting umbrellas."
How to use influx
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA sudden or large arrival of people or things.
Common pairings
influx of tourists
sudden influx
influx of refugees
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Word forms
- Plural
- influxes
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Etymology
From Latin influxus, "a flowing in," from influere, "to flow into."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “influx” mean?
The word “influx” means a large number of people or things arriving at once. In plain terms, a sudden or large arrival of people or things.
How do you pronounce “influx”?
“Influx” is pronounced IHN-fluhks (/ˈɪnˌflʌks/ in IPA).
How do you use “influx” in a sentence?
Here is “influx” used in a sentence: “The town saw a sudden influx of tourists during the festival.”
What is another word for “influx”?
Words with a similar meaning to “influx” include instreaming and inrush.
What is the opposite of “influx”?
The opposite of “influx” — its antonyms — is efflux.
What part of speech is “influx”?
“Influx” is a noun.
Where does the word “influx” come from?
The word “influx” comes from Latin. From Latin influxus, "a flowing in," from influere, "to flow into.".
Is “influx” a common word?
“Influx” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "influx" and "outflux"?
"Influx" refers to a large number of people or things arriving at once, while "outflux" (or more commonly "outflow") describes people or things leaving or departing in large numbers. "Influx" is by far the more commonly used of the two terms in everyday English.
What kinds of things can have an "influx"?
"Influx" is commonly used for people, such as an influx of tourists or immigrants, but it also applies to non-human things like an influx of orders, capital, or data. It always implies a sudden or notable increase in arrivals.
Is "influx" used with the preposition "of"?
Yes, "influx" is almost always followed by "of" plus the thing arriving, as in "an influx of new customers" or "an influx of cash." This is the standard collocation pattern for the word.
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