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    What is the term for a figure of speech by which an impression is deliberately given that something is less important than it really is, e.g. "rather a setback" for a complete disaster. The word is also used in cell biology?

    Question #36680. Asked by montygoo. (Jul 26 03 5:04 PM)


    sequoianoir

    		Well I suppose it is the opposite of exaggerate.

    Words that are the opposite (antonym) are:

    litotes , meiosis, restraint, underplaying or understatement

    As far as the question is concerned MEIOSIS fits

    Jul 26 03, 5:46 PM
    Stew54

    		meiosis. A new word for me. Nice one Sequoianoir

    Jul 26 03, 6:00 PM
    JHolland

    		This is a Macmillan quiz question.

    Jul 28 03, 3:23 AM

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