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Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-floo-en-shuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl



Definition of influential

Origin :
  • "powerful," 1650s, from Medieval Latin influentialis, from influentia (see influence). Earlier in an astrological sense (1560s).
  • adj effective, powerful
Example sentences :
  • He said that some of his most influential constituents disliked it.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 » by Various
  • You are right in supposing that I am not unaccustomed to—an influential position.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • You should make your paper the organ of some influential party.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various
  • The ex-honorable had in his pocket a nomination for an influential office.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • These are the influential literary and political journals of Reisenburg.
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • More than that, he has the most influential politician in this county back of him.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • However, "influential" is a good word and usual in obituaries, so Bethuel let it stand.
  • Extract from : « Mary-'Gusta » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The person who said all this is the most influential politician of this district.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • There was a large and influential part of the kingdom who were Protestants.
  • Extract from : « Queen Elizabeth » by Jacob Abbott
  • "You have no idea how influential those people are," he explained to his wife.
  • Extract from : « Tales of Unrest » by Joseph Conrad

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