lesser

== English == === Etymology === From less + -er. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈlɛsɚ/ (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈlɛsə/ Rhymes: -ɛsə(ɹ) Hyphenation: less‧er === Adjective === lesser (not comparable) Of two (or, rarely, more than two) things: the smaller in size (littler), in value, in importance etc. Antonym: greater lesser panda lesser yellowlegs ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === lesser (comparative more lesser, superlative most lesser) (comparative or contrast) that which is of lesser size, quality, degree, or significance; of lower status, importance, or rank ==== Related terms ==== less lesser of two evils fewer ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Elsers, Eslers, resels, sleers == Old French == === Verb === lesser alternative form of laissier ==== Conjugation ==== This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -er. The forms that would normally end in *-ss, *-sss, *-sst are modified to s, s, st. This verb has irregularities in its conjugation. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.