Definition of tolerant Tolerant
/tɑˈlɚʌnt/ - [talerunt] - tol•er•ant
We found 8 definitions of tolerant from 3 different sources.
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What does tolerant mean?
WordNet
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| tolerant - showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others | ||
| intolerant unwilling to tolerate difference of opinion | ||
| charitable full of love and generosity; "charitable to the poor"; "a charitable trust" | ||
| patient enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" | ||
| tolerant - showing the capacity for endurance; "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions" | ||
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| patient enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" | ||
| tolerant - 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" | ||
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| tolerant - tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke" | ||
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| forgiving inclined or able to forgive and show mercy; "a kindly forgiving nature"; "a forgiving embrace to the naughty child" | ||
| tolerant - showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions" | ||
| broad, large-minded, liberal | ||
| broad-minded inclined to respect views and beliefs that differ from your own; "a judge who is broad-minded but even-handed" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tolerant (a.)
Inclined to tolerate; favoring toleration; forbearing; indulgent.
