Meaning of 'tolerant'

Find the meaning of the word ‘tolerant’

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Meaning of ‘tolerant’

5 definitions found.

tolerant

adjective

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

Synonyms: large-minded

adjective

tolerant and forgiving under provocation

Synonyms: kind

adjective

showing the capacity for endurance

Example: "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"

Synonyms: patient of

adjective

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

Example: "the plant is tolerant of saltwater"

Synonyms: resistant

adjective

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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