Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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petty | Yes | Yes | No | No |
subaltern | Yes | Yes | No | No |
petty (noun) | subaltern (noun) |
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larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale) | a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain |
petty (adjective) | subaltern (adjective) |
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inferior in rank or status | inferior in rank or status |
contemptibly narrow in outlook | |
(informal) small and of little importance |