In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
PIVOTALLY
Etymology
Adverb
pivotally (comparative more pivotally, superlative most pivotally)
In a pivotal way.
Source: Wiktionary
PIVOTAL
Piv"ot*al, a.
Definition: Of or pertaining to a pivot or turning point; belonging to, or constituting, a pivot; of the nature of a pivot; as, the pivotalopportunity of a career; the pivotal position in a battle.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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DAZED
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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