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Influences

Factors affecting development in various fields.

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Factors or people that have an effect on the development of ideas, behaviors, or outcomes in various fields such as art, science, politics, and culture.

Etymology

From French influence, from Latin influentia, meaning ‘influx, flowing in’.

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Influences are things that affect how something changes or grows, like how friends can influence your choices or weather influences plant growth.

Fun Facts

Social media is a major influence on modern culture
Historical events often have lasting influences on societies
Scientific discoveries can influence technological advancements

FAQ

What are influences? Factors that affect development
How do influences work? They shape outcomes through various mechanisms
Can influences be positive or negative? Yes, they can be either

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

impact effect sway

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

causation effect

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

inspiration persuasion mentorship

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

history society culture

Indexes

abstract functional sociological

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