influence
|in/flu/ence|
B2
/ˈɪnfluəns/
effect or impact
Etymology
Etymology Information
'influence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'influere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
Historical Evolution
'influere' transformed into the Old French word 'influence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'influence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an inflow of ethereal fluid affecting human destiny,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an effect on someone or something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself.
Her influence on the team was undeniable.
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