litotes
noun /'laɪtə,tiz/
- Definition
- understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary)
- Example
- 'litotes' can be found in many classic books.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Length
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