influential
ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl
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Adjective

powerhaving the power or authority to affect others
  • She is an influential leader in her field.
  • An influential donor shaped the museum's expansion plans.
  • His influential research altered clinical practice guidelines.
impactful persuasive powerful
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Expressions with influential

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having a strong impact on others or events
Her research was highly influential in the field of environmental science.
person strongly affecting others' actions or opinions
She is an influential person in the fashion industry.
social groups that affect decisions and opinions
Her opinions are respected in influential circles.

Origin of influential

Latin, influentia (flowing in) + -ial (related to)

Terms with influential included in their meaning

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social status
most notable or influential member of a group, person or thing
influential
someone with significant influence or authority
statement
significant and influential statement
power
most powerful or influential factor
business
powerful and influential enterprise or organization
importance
man considered important or influential
social
important or influential people in a group
power
powerful or influential man

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  1. French:influent, ...
  2. German:einflussreich, ...
  3. Italian:influente, ...
  4. Spanish:influyente, ...
  5. Portuguese:influente, ...
  6. Chinese:有影响力的, ...
  7. Japanese:影響力のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَثِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׁפִּיעַ, ...
  10. Russian:влиятельный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:впливовий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रभावशाली, ...
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