This is the 2751st most frequent German word.
kleinere
"Smaller"
In this sentence, 'kleinere' serves as an attributive adjective describing the noun 'Tasse'. It is in the comparative form to indicate that the cup is smaller than another cup.
Die kleinere Tasse steht auf dem Tisch.
The smaller cup is on the table.
Here, 'kleinere' describes 'Änderungen' and is used to indicate that the changes are not particularly large or important. It conveys a sense of moderation.
Wir haben kleinere Änderungen am Plan vorgenommen.
We made minor changes to the plan.
In this usage, 'kleinere' also modifies the noun 'Fluten'. It implies that the floods were not as significant compared to others potentially encountered.