paralipsis

paralipsis [ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs], paraleipsis [ˌpærəˈlaɪpsɪs]

n pl -ses [-siːz]

(Literature / Rhetoric) a rhetorical device in which an idea is emphasized by the pretence that it is too obvious to discuss, as in there are many drawbacks to your plan, not to mention the cost

[via Late Latin from Greek: neglect, from paraleipein to leave aside, from para-¹ + leipein to leave]

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paralipsis - suggesting by deliberately concise treatment that much of significance is omitted paraleipsis, paralepsis, preterition rhetorical device - a use of language that creates a literary effect (but often without regard for literal significance)