\Af"flu*ence\, n. [F. affluence, L. affluentia, fr.
affluens, p. pr. of affluere to flow to; ad + fluere to flow.
See {Flux}.]
1. A flowing to or towards; a concourse; an influx.
         The affluence of young nobles from hence into Spain.
                                               --Wotton.
         There is an unusual affluence of strangers this
         year.                                 --Carlyle.
2. An abundant supply, as of thought, words, feelings, etc.;
   profusion; also, abundance of property; wealth.
         And old age of elegance, affluence, and ease.
                                               --Coldsmith.
Syn: Abundance; riches; profusion; exuberance; plenty;
     wealth; opulence.