In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
EFFICIENTLY
efficiently, expeditiously
(adverb) with efficiency; in an efficient manner; “he functions efficiently”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
efficiently (comparative more efficiently, superlative most efficiently)
In an efficient manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Ef*fi"cient*ly, adv.
Definition: With effect; effectively.
EFFICIENT
Ef*fi"cient, a. Etym: [L. efficiens, -entis, p. pr. of efficere to effect: cf. F. efficient. See Effect, n.]
Definition: Causing effects; producing results; that makes the effect to be what it is; actively operative; not inactive, slack, or incapable; characterized by energetic and useful activity; as, an efficient officer, power. The efficient cause is the working cause. Wilson.
Syn.
– Effective; effectual; competent; able; capable; material; potent.
Ef*fi"cient, n.
Definition: An efficient cause; a prime mover. God . . . moveth mere natural agents as an efficient only. Hooker.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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