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1influential
adjective in·flu·en·tial \ˌin-(ˌ)flü-ˈen(t)-shəl\
: having the power to cause changes : having influence
Full Definition of INFLUENTIAL
: exerting or possessing influence
— in·flu·en·tial·ly \-ˈen(t)-sh(ə-)lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of INFLUENTIAL
1570
Related to INFLUENTIAL
- Synonyms
- authoritative, forceful, weighty
- Antonyms
- helpless, impotent, insignificant, little, powerless, unimportant, weak
2influential
noun
Definition of INFLUENTIAL
: one who has great influence
First Known Use of INFLUENTIAL
1831
Rhymes with INFLUENTIAL
INFLUENTIALLY Defined for Kids
influential
adjective in·flu·en·tial \ˌin-flü-ˈen-shəl\
Definition of INFLUENTIAL for Kids
: having the power to cause change : having influence
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