influx

Definition

A flow inward or into something; a coming in.

Etymology

From Latin īnflūxus (“inflow; influence”), from īnfluō (“flow or run into”).

Example Sentences

• "I'll buy a new computer when I get an influx of cash."
• "the general influx of Greek into modern languages"
• "But despite the President’s offer, it’s unlikely that an influx of Norwegians will begin to settle in the US anytime soon."