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How do you spell Influential?

Correct spelling

influential

INFLUENT + IAL. Not ENCIAL.

Why is influential spelled this way?

ENTIAL ending. From medieval Latin influentia. The word originally described astral power flowing down from the stars to affect human destiny.

Common misspellings of influential

influencialinfluentalinfluenctialinfluensial

Example

She is one of the most influential leaders.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell influential?+
The correct spelling is "influential". INFLUENT + IAL. Not ENCIAL.
Is it influencial or influential?+
The correct spelling is "influential", not "influencial". This word gets 8,000+ monthly searches.

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