Word: afflux
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: af
flux
Definition: The rise in water level (above normal) on the upstream side of a bridge or obstruction caused when the effective flow area at the obstruction is less than the natural width of the stream immediately upstream of the obstruction.
Morphemes:
Affix: afflux
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The rise in water level (above normal) on the upstream side of a bridge or obstruction caused when the effective flow area at the obstruction is less than the natural width of the stream immediately upstream of the obstruction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: affluĕre
Language: la
Decoded: affluere
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I flow, run or float to, towards or in.