Influential
Example: She was an influential leader during the civil rights movement.
Definition
"Influential" describes someone or something that has the power to affect or shape events, opinions, or behaviors significantly, especially in important contexts such as history. For example, an "influential" leader plays a key role in guiding social or political change.
Etymology
The word "influential" comes from the Latin verb 'influere,' meaning 'to flow into.' Originally, it referred to the supposed flowing of ethereal fluids that could affect human affairs. Over time, it evolved to describe the capacity to have an effect on people or events, especially in leadership or historical contexts.
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"Influential" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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