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litot
noun masculine
| singular | plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite form | definite form | indefinite form | definite form |
| en litot | litoten | litoter | litotene |
Etymology
gresk litotes, av litos ‘enkel’Senses and Example Sentences
talefigur der en sier mindre enn en mener, for eksempel ‘ikke verst’ for ‘svært bra’, understatement, underdrivelse;
motsatt hyperbol