less than

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Noun

less than (plural less thans)

1. the character <, denoting having a smaller amount or number.

Adjective

less than (not comparable)

1. (postpositive) inferior in consideration, rank, or importance
   • 2020, Frank Bruni, Mayor Pete Flew Sky High, New York Times:

     he noted that it had "sent a message to every kid out there wondering if whatever marks them out as different means they are somehow destined to be less than."

Synonyms

• less-than sign

Antonyms

• greater than

Related terms

• less than or equal to
• inequality

Translations

• French: plus petit que
• Italian: meno di
• Portuguese: menor que
• Spanish: menor que

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