LITOTES Synonyms
3 synonyms for
litotes.
(exact relations)
2 hypernyms for litotes. (close relations)
2 hypernyms for litotes. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for LITOTES
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| meiosis | noun n | |||||
noun • (genetics) cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms; the nucleus divides into four nuclei each containing half the chromosome number (leading to gametes in animals and spores in plants) • understatement for rhetorical effect (especially when expressing an affirmative by negating its contrary) | ||||||
| euphemism | noun n | |||||
noun • an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh | ||||||
| understatement | noun n | |||||
noun • a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what might have been said | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For LITOTES
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litotes, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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