lesser relevance
[ˈlesər ˈreləvəns]
noun phrase
menor relevância
1. A quality or state of being of lower importance, significance, or applicability; reduced pertinence to a matter at hand
The historical details were of lesser relevance to the main argument.
Os detalhes históricos tinham menor relevância para o argumento principal.
2. Something that is less directly applicable or important compared to something else
In this context, the author's personal opinions are of lesser relevance.
Neste contexto, as opiniões pessoais do autor têm menor relevância.
This phrase is commonly used in academic writing, legal documents, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA to distinguish between primary and secondary information. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'menor relevância' is preferred in formal contexts, while 'menor importância' may be used more colloquially in everyday speech.
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