influential

Etymology

From Medieval Latin īnfluentiālis, from īnfluentia + -ālis. Synchronically analyzable as influence + -ial.

adj

  1. Having or exerting influence.
    John Lennon was a very influential person in music, as well as in politics, fashion and general culture.
    Jane was very influential in getting the motion passed.

noun

  1. A person who has influence

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