understatement

     

Unerstatement is a form of speech in which a lesser expression is used than what would be expected. This is not to be confused with euphemism, where a polite phrase is used in place of a harsher or more offensive expression.

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  • As well as cell division, meiosis means this 14-letter term, like "LeBron James is a decent player"

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