In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
NEGATIVITY
negativity, electronegativity
(noun) (chemistry) the tendency of an atom or radical to attract electrons in the formation of an ionic bond
negativity, negativeness
(noun) an amount less than zero
negativity, negativeness, negativism
(noun) characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
negativity, negativeness
(noun) the character of the negative electric pole
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
negativity (countable and uncountable, plural negativities)
The characteristic of being pessimistic or contrarian.
Negative sentiment.
(physics) The characteristic of having a negative charge.
Synonyms
• negativeness
Antonyms
• positivity
Anagrams
• agentivity
Source: Wiktionary
Neg"a*tive*ness, Neg`a*tiv"i*ty, n.
Definition: The quality or state of being negative.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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PARASITISM
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