† liˈtoteObs.rare—1. See also liptote. [a. F. litote, ad.Gr. λιτότης: see next.]= next. 1645Rutherford Tryal & Tri. Faith xv. 116, Ps. 23. 4 Yea though I walk [etc.]; its a Litote, I will believe good: its a cold and a dark shadow to walke at deaths right side.