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litotes in Greek

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

litotes in Greek

λιτότητα
noun
Pronounced: litotita
(rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.

What does "litotes" mean?

  1. noun A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
  2. noun The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive.
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What is "litotes" in Greek?

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

How do you pronounce λιτότητα?

"litotes" in Greek is λιτότητα, pronounced "litotita".

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