influent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite flowing inward
    inflowing.

WordNet

In"flu*ent adjective
Etymology
L. influens, -entis, p. pr. of influere, influxum, to flow in; pref. in- in + fluere to flow. See Fluid.
Definitions
  1. Flowing in. "With influent tide." Cowper. "Influent odors." Mrs. Browning.
  2. Exerting influence; influential. Obs.
    I find no office by name assigned unto Dr.Cox, who was virtually influent upon all, and most active. Fuller.

Webster 1913