larceny vs petty
petty vs larcenylarceny and petty both are nouns.
larceny is not an adjective while petty is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| larceny | Yes | No | No | No |
| petty | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
petty is a hyponym of
larceny; that is, petty is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
larceny:
- larceny: the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
- petty: larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)
Other hyponyms of larceny include
breach of trust with fraudulent intent, defalcation, embezzlement, misapplication, misappropriation, peculation, pilferage, shoplifting, shrinkage, robbery, biopiracy, grand larceny, grand theft, petit larceny, petty larceny, skimming, rustling.
| larceny (noun) | petty (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of taking something from someone unlawfully | larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) |
| larceny (adjective) | petty (adjective) |
|---|---|
| inferior in rank or status | |
| contemptibly narrow in outlook | |
| (informal) small and of little importance |
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