lesser
adjective
- little
- smaller, less, or less important
See lesser in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(lĕsˈər)
adjective A comparative of
little.
- Smaller in amount, value, or importance, especially in a comparison between two things: chose the lesser evil.
- Of a smaller size than other, similar forms: the lesser anteater.
adverb A comparative of
little.
Less. Used before a participle: a lesser-known writer.
noun One that is lower in importance, rank, magnitude, or degree: the lesser of two evils.
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