tolerant

adjective

showing the capacity for endurance

able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

tolerant and forgiving under provocation

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

Roots

tolerotoler- · Latin · endure

Synonyms for tolerant

toleratingv forgivingadj lenientadj forbearingadj liberaladj latitudinariann unresentfuladj permissiveadj accommodatingadj considerateadj kindn compassionateadj forbearantadj

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