tolerant Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
   
2. adjective satellite tolerant and forgiving under provocation
   kind.
   
   • our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
3. adjective satellite showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
   broad; liberal; large-minded.
   
   • a broad political stance
   • generous and broad sympathies
   • a liberal newspaper
   • tolerant of his opponent's opinions
4. adjective satellite able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress
   resistant.
   
   • 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. adjective satellite showing the capacity for endurance
   patient of.
   
   • injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving
   • a man patient of distractions

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