aposiopesis
(noun) breaking off in the middle of a sentence (as by writers of realistic conversations)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
aposiopeses
plural of aposiopesis
Source: Wiktionary
Ap`o*si`o*pe"sis, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)
Definition: A figure of speech in which the speaker breaks off suddenly, as if unwilling or unable to state what was in his mind; as, "I declare to you that his conduct -- but I can not speak of that, here."
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
17 November 2024
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.