Definition of lesser Lesser

/lɛˈsɚ/ - [leser] - less•er

We found 8 definitions of lesser from 5 different sources.

What does lesser mean?

less, lesser, lessest

lesser - smaller in size or amount or value; "the lesser powers of Europe"; "the lesser anteater"

lesser - of less size or importance; "the lesser anteater"; "the lesser of two evils"

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lesser (Noun)
A thing that is of smaller size, value, importance etc.
lesser (Adjective)
Of two things, the smaller in size, value, importance etc.

lesser
les′ėr, adj. (B.) less: smaller: inferior. [A double comp. formed from less.]

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lesser in sign language