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influx Definition

in·flux (in′fluks′)

noun

    1. a flowing in; inflow, as of a liquid, gas, etc.
    2. a continual coming in of persons or things an influx of customers
  2. the point where a body of water, as a river, joins another body of water

Etymology: Fr < LL influxus < pp. of L influere: see influence

influx Synonyms

influx

n.

introduction, penetration, coming in, inrush; see entrance 1.

influx Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • immigrant: With an influx of Chinese immigrants to American in the 1800's came the introduction of tofu to the US.
  • migrant: There had obviously been a wee influx of migrants.
  • refugee: Question: We see an influx of refugees moving into Europe mainly from north Iraq.
  • foreigner: In 1990, there were too few local residents to inhabit the city, leading to an influx of foreigners.
  • evacuee: The schools that the children attended were often overcrowded due to the influx of evacuees.
  • settler: Around the 1750's Cape Breton began to receive its first major influx of Scottish settlers.

Converse of object

  • accommodate: Much housing was built in the later 19th century to accommodate the influx of miners to the town.
  • expect: Stirling Albion manager Allan Moore has warned the fans not to expect an influx of new faces come the summer.
  • handle: Hopefully, next year the cafes will be better prepared to handle the influx of visitors Keith.
  • bring: Also, in 1885 there was a gold rush at Hall's Creek 100km to the south, bringing an influx of miners.
  • attract: Corfu Town Corfu was one of the first islands in the Mediterranean to attract an influx of British holidaymakers.

Adjective modifier

  • sudden: The charges center on a sudden, large influx of members in the middle of last year.
  • massive: Stockton has seen a massive influx of African asylum seekers, many from areas where AIDS is at epidemic proportions.
  • steady: Steady influx of to find the a year-old boy car was in.
  • unprecedented: This unprecedented influx of new players was countered by the sale of Neil Shipperley to Crystal Palace for one million pounds.
  • huge: There was a huge influx of patients in a short time.
  • constant: With the constant influx of fresh water from the Atlantic Ocean, Gibraltar enjoys teeming marine life in a vibrant display of colors.

Noun used with modifier

  • calcium: Insulin secretion results from calcium influx across the beta-cell plasma membrane through voltage-gated calcium channels.
  • refugee: Turkey has said that its troops would enter northern Iraq to prevent a refugee influx from the area.
  • tourist: Siem Reap is gearing up for a massive tourist influx.