influent

[in-floo-uhnt]

in·flu·ent

[in-floo-uhnt]
adjective
1.
flowing in.
noun
2.
a tributary.
3.
Ecology. a plant or animal that has an important effect on the biotic balance in a community.

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Influent is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin influent- (stem of influēns) inflowing. See in-2, fluent
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influent (ˈɪnflʊənt)
 
adj
1.  flowing in
 
n
2.  something flowing in, esp a tributary
3.  ecology an organism that has a major effect on the nature of its community

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