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Italian

influente

/iŋ.fluˈɛn.te/adjectiveC1
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Meaning

influential

  • having great influence, authority, or power to sway decisions

In a sentence

È una delle personalità più influenti del settore tecnologico.

She is one of the most influential figures in the tech sector.

La sua famiglia era molto influente nella politica locale.

His family was very influential in local politics.

Quel giornale non è più influente come vent'anni fa.

That newspaper is no longer as influential as it was twenty years ago.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
influentemasculine · singular
influentefeminine · singular
influentimasculine · plural
influentifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Ends in -e in the singular for both genders; plural is -i.
  • Derives from the verb 'influire' (to influence).

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