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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 (pronounced lie-toe-tees) is a figure of speech in which understatement is used for rhetorical effect It involves stating a positive affirmation by negating its contrary Essentially, it’s saying something by denying its opposite
  • Litotes - Wikipedia
    Litotes can be used to establish ethos, or credibility, by expressing modesty or downplaying one's accomplishments to gain the audience's favor In the book Rhetorica ad Herennium, litotes is addressed as a member of the Figures of Thought known as deminutio, or understatement
  • LITOTES Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    And litotes isn't only common; it's also simple—etymologically speaking, that is Litotes evolved from a Greek word meaning "simple," and perhaps ultimately from another Greek word meaning "linen cloth "
  • 24 Litotes Examples in Literature Pop Culture (+ Definition)
    Litotes (pronounced lie-tuh-teez) is a figure of speech used to express an affirmative by denying its opposite It requires the use of a negative word and an understatement
  • 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: Definition and Examples in English - ThoughtCo
    Litotes is a figure of speech consisting of an understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by negating its opposite
  • Litotes: Definition and Examples of This Literary Device
    Learn the definition of litotes as a literary device, its purpose, and how to use it in writing—with examples of litotes in popular literature
  • litotes - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
    litotes (countable and uncountable, plural litotes) (rhetoric) A figure of speech whereby something is stated by denying its opposite (especially) The negation of a negative quality to assert a positive
  • litotes - BYU Humanities
    Deliberate understatement, especially when expressing a thought by denying its opposite The Ad Herennium author suggests litotes as a means of expressing modesty (downplaying one's accomplishments) in order to gain the audience's favor (establishing ethos) It isn't very serious I have this tiny little tumor on the brain
  • LITOTES Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    LITOTES definition: understatement, especially that in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary, as in “not bad at all ” See examples of litotes used in a sentence





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