influences
|in-flu-enc-es|
/ˈɪnfluənsɪz/
(influence)
effect or impact
Etymology
'influence' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'influere,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'fluere' meant 'to flow.'
'influere' transformed into the Old French word 'influence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'influence' through Middle English.
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 influences were evident in the way he spoke.
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Last updated: 2025/02/06 04:21