Definition

Smaller in size or amount than something else.

Example

The littler dog was much more playful than the bigger one.

Conversation

I think this puppy is even littler than the one we saw last week.

Yeah, it looks so tiny and cute!

I wonder how much he will grow when he gets older.

Probably not much, since he's already the littler one in the litter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Littler → It is formed from "little" (from Old English "lytel", meaning small) and the comparative suffix "-er" (meaning more). The word "littler" means more small or smaller than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'little' as meaning small, and the '-er' indicates a comparison, so 'littler' means more small.

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