influential
Pronunciations (5)
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/ɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/
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- Canada
- General-American
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/ˌɪnflʉˈenʃəl/
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- Australia
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/ˌənflʉˈenʃəl/
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- New-Zealand
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ɪnfluˈɛnʃəl
Adjective
Having or exerting influence.
- Synonyms
- Examples
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John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.
Jane was very influential in getting the motion passed.
More examples (1)
A parent/child relationship during adolescence is a time when youngsters often crave independence and when their peers are often more influential than adults.
Noun
A person who has influence
Adjective
having or exercising influence or power
- Antonyms
- Examples
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an influential newspaper
influential leadership for peace
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