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- Dictionarytolerance/ˈtɒl(ə)rəns/
noun
- 1. the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behaviour that one dislikes or disagrees with: "the tolerance of corruption" Similar Opposite
- 2. the capacity to endure continued subjection to something such as a drug or environmental conditions without adverse reaction: "the desert camel shows the greatest tolerance to dehydration" Similar Opposite
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TOLERANCE definition: 1. willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might…. Learn more.
: the capacity of the body to endure or become less responsive to a substance (such as a drug) or a physiological insult especially with repeated use or exposure. developed a tolerance to painkillers. also : the immunological state marked by unresponsiveness to a specific antigen. (2)
Tolerance is the quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or approve of it. [approval] ...his tolerance and understanding of diverse human nature. [+ of] ...the acceptance and tolerance of other ways.
the ability to deal with something unpleasant or annoying, or to continue existing despite bad or difficult conditions: My tolerance of/for heat is considerably greater after having lived in the Far East for a couple of years. [ U ] biology specialized. an animal's or plant's ability not to be harmed by a drug or poison over a long period of time:
tolerance. noun. /ˈtɒlərəns/ /ˈtɑːlərəns/ [uncountable] tolerance (of/for somebody/something) the quality of being willing to accept or tolerate somebody/something, especially opinions or behaviour that you may not agree with, or people who are not like you. She had no tolerance for jokes of any kind. religious tolerance.
When you practice tolerance, you accept another's ideas and beliefs. If you respect someone's opinions — even if you disagree or find them nonsensical — you display tolerance.
Tolerance definition: a fair, respectful, and permissive attitude or policy toward people whose opinions, beliefs, practices, racial or ethnic origins, etc., differ from one’s own or from those of the majority; freedom from bigotry and from an insistence on conformity.
TOLERANCE meaning: 1 : willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own; 2 : the ability to accept, experience, or survive something harmful or unpleasant.
Definitions of 'tolerance'. 1. Tolerance is the quality of allowing other people to say and do as they like, even if you do not agree or approve of it. [approval] [...] 2. Tolerance is the ability to bear something painful or unpleasant. [...]
TOLERANCE definition: the quality of allowing people to do or believe what they want although you do not agree with it: . Learn more.
