lesser

less·er  (lsr)

adj. A comparative of little.

1. Smaller in amount, value, or importance, especially in a comparison between two things: chose the lesser evil.

2. Of a smaller size than other, similar forms: the lesser anteater.

adv. A comparative of little.

Less. Used before a participle: a lesser-known writer.

n.

One that is lower in importance, rank, magnitude, or degree: the lesser of two evils.

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[Middle English, from lesse, less; see less.]

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lesser

Adjective

not as great in quantity, size, or worth

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	lesser - of less size or importance; "the lesser anteater"; "the lesser of two evils" greater - greater in size or importance or degree; "for the greater good of the community"; "the greater Antilles"
	2.	lesser - smaller in size or amount or value; "the lesser powers of Europe"; "the lesser anteater" little, small - limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent; "a little dining room"; "a little house"; "a small car"; "a little (or small) group"

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lesser

adjective lower, slighter, secondary, subsidiary, subordinate, inferior, less important << OPPOSITE greater

Translations

lesser [ˈlɛsəʳ] adj → menor;

to a lesser extent or degree → en menor grado

lesser [ˈlɛsəʳ] less adj → moindre;

to a lesser extent or degree → à un degré moindre

lesser [ˈlɛsəʳ] adj → geringer;

to a lesser extent less → in geringerem Maße

lesser [ˈlɛsəʳ] adj → minore, più piccolo/a;

to a lesser extent or degree → in grado or misura minore