in·flu·ence
(ĭńflōō-əns)
[Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin īnfluentia, influx, from Latin īnfluēns, īnfluent- present participle of īnfluere, to flow in, in-, in; see in–2, + fluere, to flow.]
noun
- A power affecting a person, thing, or course of events, especially one that operates without any direct or apparent effort: relaxed under the influence of the music; the influence of television on modern life.
- Power to sway or affect based on prestige, wealth, ability, or position: used her parent's influence to get the job.
- A person who exerts influence: My parents considered my friend to be a bad influence on me.
- An effect or change produced by influence.
- A determining factor believed by some to affect individual tendencies and characteristics understood to be caused by the positions of the stars and planets at the time of one's birth.
- Factors believed to be caused by the changing positions of the stars and planets in relation to their positions at the time of one's birth.
transitive verb: -enced, -enc·ing, -enc·es.
- To produce an effect on by imperceptible or intangible means; sway.
- To affect the nature, development, or condition of; modify. See synonyms at affect1
idioms
- under the influence
- Intoxicated, especially with alcohol.
derivatives
- ińflu·ence·a·ble
- adjective
- ińflu·enc·er
- noun
