Definition

A substance or quality that flows out from a source, often used to describe something that emanates or is released.

Example

The effluence from the factory was monitored to ensure it did not harm the environment.

Conversation

Did you feel that effluence of energy during the concert last night?

Absolutely! It was like the crowd was all connected somehow.

Yeah, I think that effluence really made the experience unforgettable.

For sure, it’s amazing how music can bring people together like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Effluence → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "fluere" (meaning to flow). The word describes something that flows out, often referring to a discharge or emission.

Memory Tip

Think of something that 'flows out' — 'ex-' means out, and 'fluere' means to flow.

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