litotes
n. குறைவு நவிற்சி.
Li"to*tes, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.) Defn: A diminution or softening of statement for the sake of avoiding censure or increasing the effect by contrast with the moderation shown in the form of expression; as, " a citizen of no mean city," that is, of an illustrious city.