In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
ADEQUATELY
adequately
(adverb) in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree; “he was adequately prepared”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
adequately (comparative more adequately, superlative most adequately)
In an adequate manner.
Sufficient to satisfy a requirement or meet a need; sufficiently; satisfactorily.
Barely satisfactory or sufficient.
Source: Wiktionary
Ad"e*quate*ly, adv.
Definition: In an adequate manner.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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TRANSPOSITION
(noun) (music) playing in a different key from the key intended; moving the pitch of a piece of music upwards or downwards
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