lesser

[ les-er ]
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adjective,a comparative of little, with least as superlative.
  1. smaller, as in size or importance; inferior: a lesser evil.

adverb,a comparative of little, with least as superlative.

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Origin of lesser

1
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English lasser, lesser; see less, -er4

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British Dictionary definitions for lesser

lesser

/ (ˈlɛsə) /


adjective
  1. not as great in quantity, size, or worth

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