NYT Dictionary

EFFLUENCE

/ˈɛfluəns/
NounEF-flu-enceef-flu-ence · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

The process of flowing out.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From French effluence, from Latin effluentia.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

effluxeffluxionoutflowdefluxiondischargedraindrainageescapeexhaustgush

Antonyms

inflowinflux

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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