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influential

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/

influential means: Able to change what other people think or do.

adjective

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Able to change what other people think or do.

  • She is an influential writer.
  • His book became highly influential among young artists.
  • The group was influential in shaping the new law.

How to use it: influential in something/doing something (Her research was influential in changing public policy.)

Similar words: powerful, important

Opposites: uninfluential

Common phrases: influential figure, influential book, highly influential

Questions about influential

What does influential mean?

Able to change what other people think or do.

What is influential in other languages?

Türkçe: etkili · Español: influyente · Français: influent · Deutsch: einflussreich · Italiano: influente · 日本語: 影響力のある

How do you pronounce influential?

It is pronounced /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/.

How do you use influential in a sentence?

She is an influential writer. His book became highly influential among young artists.

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