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| − | A | + | A figure of speech that conveys a meaning by denying the opposite meaning. "Not bad" and "I'm not surprised" are litotes, that convey the meaning "good" and "I expected that", respectfully. |
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Revision as of 01:24, May 7, 2009
A figure of speech that conveys a meaning by denying the opposite meaning. "Not bad" and "I'm not surprised" are litotes, that convey the meaning "good" and "I expected that", respectfully.