lítote

See also: litote

Catalan

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λιτότης (litótēs).

Pronunciation

Noun

lítote f (plural lítotes)

  1. (rhetoric) litotes

Further reading

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French litote.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlitote/ [ˈli.t̪o.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -itote
  • Syllabification: lí‧to‧te

Noun

lítote f (plural lítotes)

  1. (rhetoric) litotes, understatement

Further reading