litotes

laɪˈtoʊtiːz
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Translation of litotes into Russian

Noun

rhetoric

TECH.
understatement by negating the opposite for effect
TECH.
литота flitotaуменьшение
  • Litotes often soften statements by negating the opposite meaning.Литота часто смягчает высказывания, отрицая противоположное значение.
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Synonyms and analogies of litotes in English

n.meiosisunderstatementMore synonyms

Examples of litotes in a sentence

  • His use of litotes added humor to the speech.

Translations of "litotes" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
литотаnf. - litota

The uniqueness of litotes lies in its specific "double negative" structure and in its weakening only the positive evaluation.

Уникальность литоты лежит в ее особом «двойном отрицании» и в ослаблении только лишь позитивной оценки.

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litotes: Examples and translations in context

To create a unique world in the book, the authors use a variety of stylistic devices, or figures of speech such as similes, metaphors, hyperbole, litotes and many others.

Для создания уникального мира в книге авторы используют различные стилистические приемы или фигуры речи, такие как сравнения, метафоры, гиперболы, литоты и многие-многие другие.

Litotes, such as "not bad", "not much" and "you're not wrong", are also used, as are diminutives, which are commonly used and are often used to indicate familiarity.

Литота, такой как «не плохо», «не очень» и «Вы не неправы», также используются, как уменьшительные, которые обычно используются и часто используются, чтобы указать на дружеские отношения.

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