Litotes

Created: November 5, 2020 9:58 AM
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Last Edited: June 20, 2021 12:34 PM
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Litotes is an understatement in which a positive statement is expressed by negating its opposite. The classic example of litotes is the phrase “not bad.” By negating the word “bad,” you’re saying that something is good, or at least OK.