tolerance
|tol-er-ance|
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/ˈtɑːlərəns/
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/ˈtɒlərəns/
acceptance and endurance
Etymology
'tolerance' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'tolerantia,' where 'tolerare' meant 'to bear or endure.'
'tolerantia' transformed into the Old French word 'tolerance,' and eventually became the modern English word 'tolerance' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the ability to endure,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'acceptance' and 'endurance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability or willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Her tolerance for different cultures is admirable.
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Noun 2
the capacity to endure continued subjection to something, especially a drug, without adverse reaction.
He developed a tolerance to the medication over time.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41