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influential(dictionary)

influential (iou)



influential adjective & noun. L16.
[from medieval Latin influentia INFLUENCE noun + -AL1.]
A. adjective.
Astrology. Pertaining to, of the nature of, or exercising astral influence. L16-M17.
b. transf. Exercising or caused by divine or supernatural influence. M17-M18.
Exerting a powerful influence or effect on. M17.
I. Barrow Hurtful errours, influential on practice.
Having or marked by great power or influence. M18.
J. Berman Her influential books helped to transform the condition of women in early twentieth century America. N. Gordimer Carole..became influential in the debating society.
b. noun. An influential person. M19.
influentially adverb (a) by or in the way of influence; (b) Electricity by induction: M17.