Influential
Influential is an adjective used to describe a person, idea, organization, or phenomenon that has a significant capacity to influence others. Being influential means shaping beliefs, decisions, or actions of individuals or groups, often over time.
The term derives from influence, which traces to Latin influentia, from in- 'in' + fluere 'to flow.'
Influence can be exerted in many ways, including intellectual persuasion, cultural leadership, policy advocacy, or institutional
Measuring influence is complex and context-dependent. Common indicators include citation or attribution in scholarly work, media