Littler: meaning, definitions and examples

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littler

 

[ หˆlษชtlษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

comparative size

The term 'littler' is used as a comparative form of the adjective 'little'. It suggests something that is smaller in size or amount compared to something else. However, it's worth noting that 'smaller' is often preferred in Standard English. 'Littler' can imply a more informal or colloquial usage in various dialects. The usage of 'littler' may vary by region and context, reflecting a more casual form of speech.

Synonyms

diminutive, smaller, tinier

Examples of usage

  • This puppy is littler than that one.
  • I prefer this littler piece of cake.
  • The littler tree in the garden needs watering.

Translations

Translations of the word "littler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น menor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคŸเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kleiner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตะฝัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mniejszy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus petit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs pequeรฑo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kรผรงรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์ž‘์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตุบุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ menลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ menลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ manjลกi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ minni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั–ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒชแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kiรงik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs pequeรฑo

Etymology

The word 'little' is rooted in Old English, originating from the word 'lytel', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*lฤซtulaz', meaning small or little. It has cognates in various Germanic languages, signifying a long-standing relation to size and quantity. The comparative form 'littler' likely emerged as a colloquial variant during the development of English, reflecting informal speech patterns. Over time, while 'littler' became less favored in formal contexts, it persisted in casual and regional dialects, signifying the fluid nature of language evolution. This evolution illustrates how colloquial expressions can become entrenched in local vernaculars, despite the existence of more standardized forms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,877, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.