Enantiosis
Pronunciation : E*nan`ti*o"sis
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. (Rhet.)
Definition : Defn: A figure of speech by which what is to be understood affirmatively is stated negatively, and the contrary; affirmation by contraries.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Merriam-Webster's Everyday Language Reference Set: Includes: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary, The Merriam-Webster Thesaurus, and The Merriam-Webster Vocabulary Builder