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effluxion

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɪˈflʌkʃən/

KK: /ɛˈflʌkʃən/

noun
Definition

The act or process of flowing out, or something that has flowed out.


Example

The effluxion of time can change many things in life.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the effluxion of time during our conversations?
Sloth B
Not really, but I guess it does feel like time flies when we talk!
Sloth A
Exactly! It's fascinating how the effluxion of our thoughts can change over time.
Sloth B
True! We should definitely keep sharing our ideas as time goes on.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
outflow
discharge
emission
Antonyms
influx
intake
absorption
Root Explanation

Effluxion is formed from "ex-" (meaning out) and "fluxio" (from "fluere", meaning to flow). The word describes the act of flowing out or the process of something flowing away.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'flowing out' ('ex-') — that's what effluxion means.

Visually Confused Words
defluxion
affluxion
fluxion
effusion
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