Fewer
Fewer adjective - (comparative of `few' used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of.
Minor and fewer are semantically related. in hardly any topic. In some cases you can use "Minor" instead an adjective "Fewer".
Minor
Minor adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- He even manages to get away with fewer than ten original characters, using minor canon ones instead.
- On the other hand Tenshinhan's battle accomplishments (though fewer as he's a much more minor character) often seem much more impressive than Krillin's.
Source: Broken Base / Anime and Manga - RPG Elements: They're back, but more subdued than in the first game — Skill Points obtained from enemies can only be used to make specific, minor improvements, and there are fewer collectibles.
Source: Video Game / Distorted Travesty
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