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influential definition

in·flu·en·tial (in′flo̵̅o̅ en′s̸həl)

adjective

having or exerting influence, esp. great influence; powerful; effective

Etymology: ML influentialis

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influential Synonyms

influential

modif.

prominent, substantial, powerful, instrumental; see famous, important 2.


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influential Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • hugely: Next month we'll look at a group of hugely influential theorists loosely called the Humanists.

Modifies a noun

  • thinker: The New Being by Paul Tillich Paul Tillich is generally considered one of the century's outstanding and influential thinkers.

Used with adjective complement

  • prove: This is not directly binding on the UK Courts, but may prove influential if the UK law is reviewed.

Preposition: in

  • circle: Demos An independent think-tank and research institute, influential in government circles.
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