ˈinˌfləks noun
Etymology: Late Latin influxus, from Latin influxus, past participle of influere to flow in — more at influence
1. obsolete : influence
2. : a flowing in : inflow
influx of light
influx of air
3. : a continuous coming especially of individuals in large numbers
the city expected an influx of holiday visitors
4. : the mouth or debouchment of a river