understatement meaning in Urdu

Urdu words for understatement

کم بیانی

English meaning of understatement

1. noun A figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.
2. noun An instance of such phrasing or lack of emphasis; an incomplete statement.
3. noun An incomplete disclosure that intentionally withholds relevant information.

Full definition of understatement

understatement in a sentence

• A master of understatement
• Now that's an understatement.

Synonyms of understatement

• meiosis
• trivialization

understatement in other languages

• understatement in Tamil
• understatement in Kannada
• understatement in Gujarati

Questions about understatement in Urdu

What is the meaning of understatement in Urdu?

Understatement in Urdu is کم بیانی.

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Understatement: کم بیانی.

What does understatement mean in English?

Understatement means a figure of speech whereby something is made to seem smaller or less important than it actually is, either through phrasing or lack of emphasis, often for ironic effect.