noun
- a flowing toward or together; an influx
Usage: formal
Examples
- The afflux of tourists during summer overwhelmed the small coastal town.
- An afflux of blood to the injured area caused visible swelling.
- The city experienced an afflux of new residents after the tech boom.
- The afflux of water from melting snow created flooding downstream.
- Medical experts studied the afflux of patients during flu season.
- The afflux of capital into the startup sector reached record levels.