Influx

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˌflʌks/

Definitions of influx

noun a flowing in or pouring in; arrival in massive numbers or amounts

Example Sentences

A1 The small town experienced an influx of tourists during the summer months.

A2 The company struggled to keep up with the influx of new orders.

B1 The city saw an influx of immigrants seeking better opportunities.

B2 The sudden influx of donations helped the charity organization meet its fundraising goal.

C1 The influx of technology has revolutionized the way we communicate.

C2 The influx of foreign investment has boosted the country's economy.

Examples of influx in a Sentence

formal The city experienced a sudden influx of tourists during the holiday season.

informal There was a huge influx of people at the concert last night.

slang The party got lit after the influx of cool people showed up.

figurative The influx of new ideas brought a breath of fresh air to the project.

Grammatical Forms of influx

• past tense: influxed
• plural: influxes
• comparative: more influx
• superlative: most influx
• present tense: influx
• future tense: will influx
• perfect tense: have influxed
• continuous tense: is influxing
• singular: influx
• positive degree: influx
• infinitive: to influx
• gerund: influxing
• participle: influxed

Origin and Evolution of influx

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'influx' originated from Latin, specifically from the word 'influxus' which means a flowing in.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'influx' has retained its original meaning of a flowing in or a mass arrival of something, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe a large quantity or surge of something, such as people, ideas, or resources.