deontic (comparative more deontic, superlative most deontic)
(ethics, linguistics) Pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation, or expressions conveying this.
• D-notice, condite, ctenoid, ectodin, noticed
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22 February 2025
(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’
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.
