influential — having great influence on someone or something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having great influence on someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnfluənʃəl/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is so influential that even my Wi-Fi password follows her advice.
- The influential CEO's speech changed the entire industry's direction.
- Steve Jobs was an influential innovator who revolutionized technology.
influential
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪnfluənʃəl/]
having great influence on someone or something
The influential senator's single speech changed how the entire nation voted.
IN (into) + FLU (flow) — by letting his ideas FLU (flow) deeply IN (into) the hearts of the students, the professor became an influential mentor.
Unlocking the town's hidden potential and bringing exponential growth to the port, the architect became the most influential figure in the city.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin 'influentia' meaning 'flowing in' or 'inflow', derived from the verb 'influere' (in- 'into' + fluere 'to flow'). The word originally referred to the astrological concept of celestial bodies exerting invisible power over human affairs.
Breakdown
in- (into) + flu (flow) + -ent (present participle) + -ial (adjective suffix) = influential
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is so influential that even my Wi-Fi password follows her advice.”
“The influential CEO's speech changed the entire industry's direction.”
“Steve Jobs was an influential innovator who revolutionized technology.”
“Her influential blog post went viral and sparked global debate.”
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