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Litotes  n.  (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; a form of understatement; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of an illustrious city; or, "not bad", meaning "good".






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Words linked to "Litotes" :   rhetorical device, understatement, meiosis



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