Despite the harsh desert environment, a number of animals do venture into and live in the Patagonian desert.
The definition of trivial is insignificant, or of no importance. 1  An example of something trivial is forgetting a grocery list before going to the store. 2  An example of something trivial is the day-to-day chore of washing dishes.
Petty is defined as something relatively worthless or unimportant. An example of petty is cash kept on hand for very small purchases. The definition of petty is someone who gets caught up in small details. An example of petty is a person who gets very angry when someone accidentally steps on their foot. Petty means a lower-ranking member of the military. An example of petty is a private to a lieutenant.