influx
/ˈɪnˌflʌks/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: influxes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
Noun
Examples
I'll buy a new computer when I get an influx of cash.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
That which flows or comes in.
Noun
Examples
The influx of food into the Celtic region, however, was far from keeping pace with the influx of consumers.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “influx” mean?
A flow inward or into something; a coming in.
Is “influx” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.