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influx

noun in·flux \ˈin-ˌfləks\

: the arrival of a large number of people

: the arrival or inward flow of a large amount of something (such as money)

Full Definition of INFLUX

: a coming in <an influx of tourists>

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Origin of INFLUX

Medieval Latin influxus, from Latin influere

First Known Use: 1626

Related to INFLUX

Synonyms: affluence, flux, income, inflow, inpouring, inrush

Antonyms: outflow, outpouring

Rhymes with INFLUX

aw-shucks, conflux, deluxe, efflux, redux, reflux

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