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litotes in Catalan

litotes in Catalan is lítote — litotes means a figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.

litotes in Catalan

lítote

noun

(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.

What does "litotes" mean?

noun A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
noun The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is "litotes" in Catalan?

"litotes" in Catalan is lítote. litotes means: A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.

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