In 1884, Angelo Moriondo of Turin, Italy, demonstrated the first working example of an espresso machine.
RETENTIVELY
retentively
(adverb) in a retentive manner
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
retentively (comparative more retentively, superlative most retentively)
In a retentive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Re*ten"tive*ly, adv.
Definition: In a retentive manner.
RETENTIVE
Re*ten"tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. rétentif.]
Definition: Having power to retain; as, a retentive memory. Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Can be retentive to the strength of spirit. Shak.
Re*ten"tive, n.
Definition: That which retains or confines; a restraint. [R.] Bp. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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