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   In·flu·en·tial

   /ˌinˌflo͞oˈen(t)SH(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. having great influence on someone or something: "her work is influential in feminist psychology" Similar powerfulauthoritativedominantcontrollingstrongimportantprominentpredominantleadingprestigiousdistinguishednoteworthysignificantimportantcrucialpivotalinstrumentalguidingpersuasiveinspiringOpposite unimportantinsignificantinsignificant

   noun

   • 1. an influential person: "young influentials"

   Word Origin late 16th century (referring to astral influence): from medieval Latin influentia (see influence).

   Derivatives

   • 1. influentially adverb

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English in‧flu‧en‧tial /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl / adjective having a lot of influence and therefore changing the way people think and behave He had influential friends. influential in Dewey was influential in shaping economic policy. a highly influential art magazine see thesaurus at powerful Examples ...

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   INFLUENTIAL definition: having a lot of influence: . Learn more.

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   influential meaning: having a lot of influence: . Learn more.

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   Influential definition: having or exerting influence, especially great influence. See examples of INFLUENTIAL used in a sentence.

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   What does the word influential mean? There are seven meanings listed in OED's entry for the word influential, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.

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   Dictionary definition of influential. Having the power, ability, or impact to affect the thoughts, actions, or opinions of others. "The Beatles are often cited as one of the most influential bands in the history of music." Detailed meaning of influential.

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   Feb 2, 2024 · influential ( comparative more influential, superlative most influential) 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.