influential
|in-flu-en-tial|
B2
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
power to affect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'influential' originates from the Latin word 'influere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
Historical Evolution
'influere' transformed into the French word 'influencer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'influence' and its derivative 'influential.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to flow into,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having the power to affect or change.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the power to affect or change someone or something.
She is an influential figure in the fashion industry.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40