Influent \In"flu*ent\ ([i^]n"fl[-u]*ent), a. [L. influens, -entis, p. pr. of influere, influxum, to flow in; pref. in- in + fluere to flow. See {Fluid}.] 1. Flowing in. ``With influent tide.'' --Cowper. ``Influent odors.'' --Mrs. Browning.
2. Exerting influence; influential. [Obs.]
I find no office by name assigned unto Dr. Cox, who was virtually influent upon all, and most active. --Fuller.