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litotes    
n. 間接肯定法,曲言法

間接肯定法,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 - 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
  • What Is Litotes? | Definition Examples - Scribbr
    Litotes is a form of understatement and allows speakers to downplay a situation or use a modest or subtle tone For example, saying “I’m not an expert, but I know a little bit,” humbly understates one’s knowledge on a topic they know a lot about
  • LITOTES Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of LITOTES is understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in 'not a bad singer' or 'not unhappy') Litotes Probably Pop Up in Your Everyday Speech
  • 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
  • What is Litotes? Definition, Examples of Figure of Speech
    Litotes is a type of understatement that uses negative words to express the contrary Litotes is a way to state the affirmative without actually stating the affirmative Litotes is most often used in rhetoric and speech That’s not too bad In this sentence, the negative terms are “not” and “bad ”
  • 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 | Understatement, Irony, Paradox | Britannica
    Litotes, a figure of speech, conscious understatement in which emphasis is achieved by negation; examples are the common expressions “not bad!” and “no mean feat ”
  • Litotes - Examples and Definition of Litotes - Literary Devices
    Litotes is a figure of speech featuring a phrase that utilizes negative wording or terms to express a positive assertion or statement Litotes is a common literary device, most often used in speech, rhetoric, and nonfiction
  • 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 in Literature: Definition Examples | SuperSummary
    This figure of speech is more accessible and familiar than any definition could make it sound, but essentially, litotes is a lighter, less harsh version of verbal irony The word litotes comes from Latin via the Greek litos, meaning “plain,” and was first used in English in 1589





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