influx
A flow inward or into somethingA flow inward or into something; a coming in.
» Initial readings indicate an influx of toxic chemicals.
Начальные показания индикатора указывают на приток токсичных химикатов.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
I'll buy a new computer when I get an influx of cash.
Zufluss, Einfluss, Zustrom
прито́кpritók, наплы́вnaplýv
(countable, uncountable)That which flows or comes in.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Influence; power.
- the process of flowing in
Examples
5 sentencesInitial readings indicate an influx of toxic chemicals.
ruНачальные показания индикатора указывают на приток токсичных химикатов.
The influx of foreign workers has caused a serious housing problem in this area.
ruПриток иностранных рабочих привёл к серьёзной жилищной проблеме в этой области.
The determining factor in question is whether this social welfare plan can facilitate the influx of immigrants.
Traffic gridlock, soaring property prices and the influx of migrant workers are putting pressure on the country's laidback lifestyle.
When will Algeria enjoy an influx of foreign manufacturers?
Translations
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Origin
From Latin īnflūxus (“inflow; influence”), from īnfluō (“flow or run into”).From Latin īnflūxus (“inflow; influence”), from īnfluō (“flow or run into”).
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Forms
plural: influxesSynonyms
8 synonyms- the process of flowing in:inflow
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable