Comparison workshop
UnderstatementversusLitotesWhat's the Difference?
Litotes is a particular negation-based form of Understatement.
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How They Differ
First idea
Understatement
Understatement more broadly downscales intensity or significance.
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Examples
Understatement
The collapsed roof was inconvenient.
Litotes
The rescue was no small achievement.

