Afflux

Pronunciation: /ˈæflʌks/

Definitions of afflux

noun the act of flowing towards; an influx or influx

Example Sentences

A1 The afflux of people at the train station was overwhelming.

A2 During rush hour, there is a noticeable afflux of traffic on the main road.

B1 The afflux of tourists to the city has led to an increase in hotel bookings.

B2 The sudden afflux of funds into the company allowed them to expand their operations.

C1 The afflux of information from various sources helped the researchers draw a comprehensive conclusion.

C2 The afflux of resources into the project ensured its successful completion ahead of schedule.

Examples of afflux in a Sentence

formal The afflux of funds into the project helped expedite its completion.

informal The sudden afflux of visitors to the town caused quite a commotion.

slang I wasn't expecting such a huge afflux of people at the party last night.

figurative The afflux of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the sunset.

Grammatical Forms of afflux

• past tense: affluxed
• plural: affluxes
• comparative: more afflux
• superlative: most afflux
• present tense: afflux
• future tense: will afflux
• perfect tense: have affluxed
• continuous tense: is affluxing
• singular: afflux
• positive degree: afflux
• infinitive: to afflux
• gerund: affluxing
• participle: affluxed

Origin and Evolution of afflux

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'afflux' originated from the Latin word 'affluxus', which means 'a flowing towards'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'afflux' has come to be used in English to refer to the act of flowing towards a particular point, especially in the context of fluids or traffic. It has also been used in a more metaphorical sense to describe the influx or arrival of something in large quantities.