In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
APPRECIATIVE
appreciative
(adjective) having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion; “appreciative of a beautiful landscape”; “an appreciative laugh from the audience”
appreciative
(adjective) feeling or expressive of gratitude; “was appreciative of his efforts”; “an appreciative word”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
appreciative (comparative more appreciative, superlative most appreciative)
Showing appreciation or gratitude.
Capable of showing appreciation.
Source: Wiktionary
Ap*pre"ci*a*tive, a.
Definition: Having or showing a just or ready appreciation or perception; as, an appreciative audience.
– Ap*pre"ci*a*tive*ly, adv.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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MECHANISM
(noun) the technical aspects of doing something; “a mechanism of social control”; “mechanisms of communication”; “the mechanics of prose style”
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