Tolerant

Origin

From Old French tolerant, from Latin tolerans, present participle of Latin tolerō ("endure").

Full definition of tolerant

Adjective

1. tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept somethingHe's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion.
2. tending to withstand or surviveThese plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight.

Related terms

• tolerability
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• tolerance
• tolerate
• toleration