In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
CONNECTIVELY
Etymology
Adverb
connectively (comparative more connectively, superlative most connectively)
in a connective manner
by union or conjunction
jointly
Source: Wiktionary
Con*nect"ive*ly, adv.
Definition: In connjunction; jointly.
CONNECTIVE
Con*nect"ive, a.
Definition: Connecting, or adapted to connect; involving connection. Connection tissue (Anat.) See Conjunctive tissue, under Conjunctive.
Con*nect"ive, n.
Definition: That which connects. Specifically: (a) (Gram.) A word that connect words or sentences; a conjunction or preposition. (b) (Bot.) That part of an anther which connects its thecæ, lobes, or cells.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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