narrower
adj.measuring less from side to side than something else. You use this to compare two things that are thin or tight.
adj.the comparative form of 'narrow'; describes a smaller width or more restricted scope relative to another entity.
“The new path is much narrower than the old road.”
“As the hikers climbed higher, the trail became significantly narrower and more difficult to navigate.”
“The committee decided to adopt a narrower focus for the research project to ensure the results remained statistically significant within the limited timeframe.”
Comparative form of 'narrow'. Often followed by 'than' when making a direct comparison between two objects or concepts.
From narrow + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.