- PETIT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PETIT is petty —used chiefly in legal compounds
- petit - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
From Middle English petit, from Old French petit, from Late Latin *pitittus, diminutive of Latin *pit-, possibly from Proto-Celtic *pett- (“part, bit, piece”) (see Latin pettia), [1] or of imitative origin
- petit, adj. n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the word petit, three of which are labelled obsolete See ‘Meaning use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence
- PETIT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
petit in American English (ˈpɛti ) adjective Origin: OFr: see petty small or of less importance; petty [now used chiefly in law]
- Petit - definition of petit by The Free Dictionary
(Law) (prenominal) chiefly law of little or lesser importance; small: petit jury [C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin]
- petit - Definition, Meaning Synonyms - Vocab Dictionary
The word ‘petit’ is used to describe something that is small in size, amount, or importance It often connotes delicacy or cuteness
- Petit: Definition, Examples Quiz | UltimateLexicon. com
Petit (pronounced pəˈtiː or pəˈtɪt ) is an adjective of French origin meaning “small” or “little ” This term can convey various connotations based on context, including size, importance, and degree
- Petite vs. Petit: Whats the Difference?
While petite is specific to describing women's body types and related clothing sizes, petit is a more general term used to describe smallness in various contexts, often as part of French expressions adopted into English
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