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lesser

1 lesser /ˈlɛsɚ/ adjective
1 lesser
/ˈlɛsɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of LESSER
always used before a noun
: of smaller size
: of less strength, quality, or importance
often used in the phrase to a lesser degree/extent

lesser evil

or lesser of two evils
see 2evil
2 lesser /ˈlɛsɚ/ adverb
2 lesser
/ˈlɛsɚ/
adverb
Britannica Dictionary definition of LESSER