mid-15c., "flowing," from Middle French affluent (14c.) or directly from Latin affluentem (nominative affluens) "flowing toward, abounding, rich, copious," present participle of af [..]

stream that feeds, or flows, into a larger stream. Also called a tributary.

Definition adjective

(adj) having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value(n) a branch that flows into the main stream(n) an affluent person; a person who is financially well off

A tributary river or brook.

1. Flowing to; flowing abundantly. "Affluent blood." 2. Abundant; copious; plenteous; hence, wealthy; abounding in goods or riches. "Language . . . Affluent in expression." (H. Reed) "Loaded and blest with all the affluent store, Which human vows at smoking shrines implore." (Prior) Origin: Cf. F. Affluent, L. Affluens [..]

A stream flowing into a larger stream or lake; a tributary.

Fluid entering the filter or filter system. Commonly described as influent, it is the opposite of effluent.

High-income clients.

Somebody who is wealthy. * '''1994''', Philip D. Cooper, ''Health care marketing: a foundation for managed quality'' (page 183) *: The affluents are most similar to the professional want-it-alls in [..]