influential
adjective
- have sway over, induce an action, swaying
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ɪnflʊˈɛnʃəl/ / /ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃəl/ / /ˌɪnflʉˈenʃəl/
adj
Etymology: From Medieval Latin īnfluentiālis, from īnfluentia + -ālis. By surface analysis, influence + -ial.
- Having or exerting influence.
“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.”
noun
Etymology: From Medieval Latin īnfluentiālis, from īnfluentia + -ālis. By surface analysis, influence + -ial.
- A person who has influence