noun
litotes
Litotes (noun) means a figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
noun
1
A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
2
The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive.
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from Late Latin lītotēs, from Ancient Greek λιτότης (litótēs, literally “plainness”), from λιτός (litós, “simple”).
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What is the meaning of litotes?
"litotes" (noun) means a figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite.
What are the different meanings of litotes?
"litotes" has 2 main meanings: 1. A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite; 2. The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive.