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litotes    
n. 间接肯定法,曲言法

间接肯定法,曲言法

litotes
n 1: understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when
expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary);
"saying `I was not a little upset' when you mean `I was
very upset' is an example of litotes" [synonym: {litotes},
{meiosis}]

Litotes \Li"to*tes\ (l[imac]"t[-o]*t[=e]z), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
lito`ths, from lito`s plain, simple.] (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".
[1913 Webster PJC]


Meiosis \Mei*o"sis\ (m[-i]*[=o]"s[i^]s), n. [NL., fr. Gr.
mei`wsis, fr. meioy^n to make smaller, from mei`wn. See
{Meionite}.]
1. (Rhet.) Diminution; a species of hyperbole, representing a
thing as being less than it really is; understatement; see
also {litotes}.
[1913 Webster PJC]

2. (Cell Biology) The cellular process by which a diploid
progenitor cell forms haploid gametes, including a
division of one diploid cell into two cells, each with one
of the homologous sets of chromosomes.
[PJC]


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  • Litotes - Examples and Definition of Litotes - Literary Devices
    Litotes is a figure of speech featuring a phrase that utilizes negative wording or terms to express a positive assertion or statement Litotes is a common literary device, most often used in speech, rhetoric, and nonfiction
  • LITOTES Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of LITOTES is understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in 'not a bad singer' or 'not unhappy') Litotes Probably Pop Up in Your Everyday Speech
  • What is Litotes? Definition, Examples of Figure of Speech
    Litotes is a type of understatement that uses negative words to express the contrary Litotes is a way to state the affirmative without actually stating the affirmative
  • Litotes: Definition and Examples in English - ThoughtCo
    Litotes is a form of both conversational implicature and verbal irony Certain uses of the figure are now fairly common expressions, such as "It's not cheap" (meaning "It's expensive"), "It's not hard" (meaning "It's easy"), and "It's not bad" (meaning "It's good")
  • What Is Litotes? | Definition Examples - Scribbr
    Litotes is a rhetorical device in which a positive point is expressed by using double negatives (e g , “that’s not bad” to describe something amazing) It’s used in everyday language and literature to subtly emphasize a point, create irony, or use a subtle or modest tone
  • What Is Litotes?: Definition, Examples, Types Usage!
    Litotes is a rhetorical device that presents an idea through understated language and double negatives to communicate indirect emphasis or irony It originates from the Greek term litos, meaning “plain,” and appears in various writing styles, including poetry, prose, and screenplays
  • What Is Litotes? Definition, Examples of Figure of Speech
    Litotes is a figure of speech used to express an idea by denying its opposite It’s a way of saying something is good by saying it’s not bad For example, if someone says, “She’s not unkind,” they mean “She’s kind ” This technique is often used to make a statement less direct but still clear
  • Litotes - Wikipedia
    In rhetoric, litotes ( laɪˈtoʊtiːz, ˈlaɪtətiːz , US: ˈlɪtətiːz ), [1] also known classically as antenantiosis or moderatour, is a figure of speech and form of irony in which understatement is used to emphasize a point by stating a negative to further affirm a positive, often incorporating double negatives for effect [2][3][4
  • Litotes - Definition and Examples | LitCharts
    Here’s a quick and simple definition: Litotes is a figure of speech and a form of understatement in which a sentiment is expressed ironically by negating its contrary
  • Litotes | Understatement, Irony, Paradox | Britannica
    litotes, a figure of speech, conscious understatement in which emphasis is achieved by negation; examples are the common expressions “not bad!” and “no mean feat ”





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