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Meaning of tolerant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tolerant

Pronunciation:/ˈtɒləɹənt//ˈtɑːləɹənt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

    Example: He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion.

  2. Tending to withstand or survive

    Example: These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight.