In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
INCONCLUSIVE
inconclusive
(adjective) not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question; “an inconclusive reply”; “inconclusive evidence”; “the inconclusive committee vote”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
inconclusive (comparative more inconclusive, superlative most inconclusive)
Not conclusive, not leading to a conclusion.
Source: Wiktionary
In`con*clu"sive, a.
Definition: Not conclusive; leading to no conclusion; not closing or settling a point in debate, or a doubtful question; as, evidence is inconclusive when it does not exhibit the truth of a disputed case in such a manner as to satisfy the mind, and put an end to debate or doubt. Arguments . . . inconclusive and impertinent. South.
– In`con*clu"sive*ly, adv.
– In`con*clu"sive*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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BACKFIRE
(verb) come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect; “Your comments may backfire and cause you a lot of trouble”; “the political movie backlashed on the Democrats”
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