influx

noun

in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a coming in
an influx of tourists

Examples of influx in a Sentence

The city is preparing for a large influx of tourists this summer. The company has had a sudden influx of capital.
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After the venue posted details about concert policies on its website, the page crashed following an influx of visitors on Friday. Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Oct. 2024 Investment Strategies And Opportunities Several key factors have fueled AI’s rapid expansion, including a surge in demand for AI technologies, in addition to an influx in the availability of venture capital funding, which has led to advancements in AI research and development. Anthony Roth, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024 Countries that once upheld the EU asylum system, such as Germany, now question their capacity to manage further influxes, especially after the arrival of Ukrainian refugees. Nick Squires, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2024 While that influx of cash was split among nearly 19,000 campaigns, an excessive amount has gone to the highest profile races. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for influx 

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of influx was in 1626

Dictionary Entries Near influx

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“Influx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influx. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

influx

noun
in·​flux ˈin-ˌfləks How to pronounce influx (audio)
: a flowing or coming in : inflow

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