Petite
/pəˈtiːt/noun
Small and slender in size or stature.
Did you know?The word 'petite' is linked to the Latin 'petitus', meaning 'seized' or 'sought after', hinting at a historical allure in its smallness.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
petitus
“Seized or sought after, often implying desirability.”
Old French
Old French
petit
“Small or little, deriving from the Latin root.”
14th Century
Middle English
petit
“A term used to describe something small or minor.”
Modern English
English
petite
“Adopted from French to specifically denote small stature in women.”