tolerance

noun

a permissible difference

willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others

the act of tolerating something

a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions

Roots

tolerotoler- · Latin · endure

Synonyms for tolerance

permissivenessn tolerationn longanimityn forbearancen leewayn patiencen liberalityn latitudinarianismn leniencen leniencyn sufferancen magnanimityn forgivingnessn liberalnessn opennessn gentlenessn forbearingadj endurancen lenityn

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