About The Word Litotes
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Litotes
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What's The Definition Of Litotes?
[n] understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary); "saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was very upset' is an example of litotes"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Litotes: meiosis Related Terms | Find terms related to Litotes: See Also | rhetorical device | understatement Litotes In Webster's Dictionary \Li"to*tes\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, from ? plain, simple.]
(Rhet.)
A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of
avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with
the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, `` a
citizen of no mean city,'' that is, of an illustrious city.
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