Laxi Dictionary

American Dictionary

Define dictionary terms easily in our powerful online English dictionary.

Searching for...

No matching words found

Try a different search term or browse the dictionary

Definition lesser in American English

lesser adjective

adjective
/ˈlesər/
1

smaller, less important, or less serious than something else

Example

matters of lesser importance

Example

He was flanked by two officers of lesser rank.

Example

She was found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

Synonyms and related words
secondary subordinate incidental
2

used in the names of some animals, birds, or plants to show that they are a smaller type

Synonyms and related words
common crested fledged amphibious androgynous anthropoid
Definition lesser in American English