litotesnoun [ U ]
/laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz//ˈlaɪ.tə.tiːz/specializedthe use of a negative statement in order to emphasize a positive meaning, for example "a not inconsiderable amount of money (= a considerable amount of money)"
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