influx
UK: ˈɪnflʌks | US: ˈɪnflʌks
n. a flowing or coming in (of people, things, or ideas)
n. the arrival of a large quantity of something
n. (archaic) the point where a river flows into a larger body of water
influx = in<into> + flux<flow>
- in<into>: From Latin in-, meaning "into" or "toward."
- flux<flow>: From Latin fluxus, meaning "flow," derived from fluere (to flow).
Etymology Origin:
The word influx emerged in the early 17th century, combining Latin in- (direction inward) and fluxus (flow). It originally described the literal flow of water into a place (e.g., a river merging into a lake) but later expanded metaphorically to signify the arrival of people, goods, or ideas. The logic mirrors the physical movement of fluids—capturing the idea of continuous, often large-scale, entry.
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
A sudden influx of cash saved the struggling business.
Scientists noted an influx of freshwater into the Arctic Ocean.
The policy change caused an influx of applications.
Medieval ports thrived due to the influx of foreign traders.