a. [ L. influens, -entis, p. pr. of influere, influxum, to flow in; pref. in- in + fluere to flow. See Fluid. ]
I find no office by name assigned unto Dr. Cox, who was virtually influent upon all, and most active. Fuller. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Influence. ] Exerting or possessing influence or power; potent; efficacious; effective; strong; having authority or ascendency;
A very influential Gascon prefix. Earle. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In an influential manner. [ 1913 Webster ]