influential

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English

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Etymology

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From Medieval Latin īnfluentiālis, from īnfluentia + -ālis. By surface analysis, influence +‎ -ial.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Hyphenation: in‧flu‧en‧tial

Adjective

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influential (comparative more influential, superlative most influential)

  1. Having or exerting influence.
    John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.
    Jane was very influential in getting the motion passed.

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Noun

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influential (plural influentials)

  1. A person who has influence