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Word: Petty
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘small in size’): from a phonetic spelling of the pronunciation of French petit ‘small’. Compare with petit
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈpɛti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
of little importance; trivial
Short Definition:trivial
Examples:- both groups are known to fight over petty issues
Definition:
of secondary or lesser importance, rank, or scale; minor
Short Definition:minor
Examples:- a petty official
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