influence

influence
{{11}}influence (n.) late 14c., an astrological term, "streaming ethereal power from the stars acting upon character or destiny of men," from O.Fr. influence "emanation from the stars that acts upon one's character and destiny" (13c.), also "a flow of water," from M.L. influentia "a flowing in" (also used in the astrological sense), from L. influentem (nom. influens), prp. of influere "to flow into," from in- "into, in, on, upon" (see IN- (Cf. in-) (2)) + fluere "to flow" (see FLUENT (Cf. fluent)). Meaning "exercise of personal power by human beings" is from mid-15c.; meaning "exertion of unseen influence by persons" is from 1580s (a sense already in M.L., e.g. Aquinas). Under the influence "drunk" first attested 1866.
{{12}}influence (v.) 1650s, from INFLUENCE (Cf. influence) (n.). Related: Influenced; influencing.

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  • Influence — In flu*ence ([i^]n fl[ u]*ens), n. [F. influence, fr. L. influens, entis, p. pr. See {Influent}, and cf. {Influenza}.] 1. A flowing in or upon; influx. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] God hath his influence into the very essence of all things. Hooker.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Influence — may refer to: *, an episode of the American drama TV series *A type of electrostatic generator *Social influence, in interpersonal relationships *Minority influence, when the minority affect the behavior or beliefs of the majority *Undue… …   Wikipedia

  • Influence — In flu*ence, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Influenced} ([i^]n fl[ u]*enst); p. pr. & vb. n. {Influencing} ([i^]n fl[ u]*en*s[i^]ng).] To control or move by power, physical or moral; to affect by gentle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • INFLUENCE — s. f. Action d une chose qui influe sur une autre. Il se dit tant au propre qu au figuré. L influence de la lune sur les marées. L influence de la chaleur sur les corps. Des influences contraires. On croyait autrefois que les astres avaient de l… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • INFLUENCE — n. f. Action d’une personne, d’une circonstance ou d’une chose qui influe sur une autre. L’influence de la lune sur les marées. L’influence de la chaleur sur les corps. Des influences contraires. On croyait autrefois que les astres avaient de… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • influence — influenceable, adj. influencer, n. /in flooh euhns/, n., v., influenced, influencing. n. 1. the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used… …   Universalium

  • influence — 1. noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/ a) The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions. I have absolutely no influence over him. b) …   Wiktionary

  • Influence — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Sur les autres projets Wikimedia : « Influence », sur le Wiktionnaire (dictionnaire universel) Influence électrostatique Influence, en… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • influence — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin influentia, from Latin influent , influens, present participle of influere to flow in, from in + fluere to flow more at fluid Date: 14th century 1. a. an ethereal fluid held… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Influence (intelligence stratégique) — Influence (politique) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Influence. L’influence a pour objectif de modifier le comportement d’une cible sans recours à la contrainte ou la coercition. Dans ce cas, les individus ciblés agissent de leur plein gré,… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Influence économique — Influence (politique) Pour les articles homonymes, voir Influence. L’influence a pour objectif de modifier le comportement d’une cible sans recours à la contrainte ou la coercition. Dans ce cas, les individus ciblés agissent de leur plein gré,… …   Wikipédia en Français

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