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Definition of TOLERANT
Pronunciation : TOLERANT

Adjective : TOLERANT

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others ;

  • 2. (

    ) tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" ;

  • 3. (

    ) showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions" ;

  • 4. (

    ) able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress; "the plant is tolerant of saltwater"; "these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"; "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought" ;

  • 5. (

    ) showing the capacity for endurance; "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions" ;


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