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tolerance
Definitions
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1
noun
The
ability
or
willingness
to
accept
or
endure
someone
or
something
,
especially
opinions
or
behavior
that
one
may
not
agree
with
.
Her
tolerance
for
different
cultures
made
her
a
great
traveler
.
The
teacher
showed
great
tolerance
towards
the
students'
mistakes
.
Tolerance
is
essential
in
a
diverse
society
.
Opposite
intolerance
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noun
The
capacity
to
endure
continued
subjection
to
something
,
especially
a
drug
,
without
adverse
reaction
.
Over
time
,
his
tolerance
to
the
medication
increased
.
The
patient's
tolerance
for
pain
was
remarkable
.
Some
people
have
a
higher
tolerance
for
spicy
food
than
others
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
tolerantia
Originally meant
endurance, forbearance
Background
The word 'tolerance' comes from the Latin 'tolerantia', which means endurance or forbearance. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the ability to endure hardship or pain.