litote

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
6
Words With Friends
7
Letters
6

Definition of litote

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. An instance of litotes.

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Etymology

Back-formation from litotes, perhaps with influence from corresponding forms in other languages.

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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