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understatement    音标拼音: ['ʌndɚst,etmənt]
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understatement
n 1: a statement that is restrained in ironic contrast to what
might have been said [ant: {exaggeration}, {magnification},
{overstatement}]

Understatement \Un"der*state`ment\, n.
The act of understating, or the condition of being
understated; that which is understated; a statement below the
truth.
[1913 Webster]


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  • UNDERSTATEMENT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of UNDERSTATEMENT is a statement that represents something as smaller or less intense, or less important than it really is : a statement that understates something; also : the act of understating something or the practice of making such statements
  • Understatement - Definition and Examples | LitCharts
    Understatement is a figure of speech in which something is expressed less strongly than would be expected, or in which something is presented as being smaller, worse, or lesser than it really is Typically, understatement is used to call attention to the very quality it pretends to downplay
  • Understatement Explained: Definition, Examples Usage Tips
    Understatement is a deliberate linguistic strategy that reduces emphasis to achieve politeness, irony, or dramatic effect Recognizing and employing it requires awareness of context, audience, and subtlety
  • Understatement - Wikipedia
    Understatement is an expression of lesser strength than what the speaker or writer actually means or than what is normally expected It is the opposite of embellishment or exaggeration, and is used for emphasis, irony, hedging, or humor
  • Understatement: Definition and Examples - Grammarly
    An understatement is a figure of speech in which a situation or event is intentionally downplayed or represented as less significant, less impressive, or less serious than it actually is
  • Understatement: Meaning, Examples, and How to Use It Effectively
    At its core, understatement is a figure of speech where you intentionally make a situation seem less important, serious, or severe than it actually is It’s often used to create humor, add irony, or convey modesty
  • UNDERSTATEMENT Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
    UNDERSTATEMENT definition: the act or an instance of understating, or representing in a weak or restrained way that is not borne out by the facts See examples of understatement used in a sentence
  • UNDERSTATEMENT definition | Cambridge English Dictionary
    It is an understatement to say that nothing has gone according to plan from the moment our daughter was born
  • Understatement | The Poetry Foundation
    Understatement is a mode or figure of speech that describes something in a way that reduces its importance and may make it seem less important or serious than it actually is
  • 50 Understatement Examples | Ereading Worksheets
    So, you see, when one uses understatement, he or she greatly understates the literal reality Here are 50 examples of understatement to help you better understand this elusive concept





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