tolerance
pronunciation
How to pronounce tolerance in British English:
UK [ˈtɒlərəns]
How to pronounce tolerance in American English:
US [ˈtɑːlərəns]
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- Noun:
- the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
- a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
- the act of tolerating something
- willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
- a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Word Origin
- tolerance (n.)
- early 15c., "endurance, fortitude" (in the face of pain, hardship, etc.), from Old French tolerance (14c.), from Latin tolerantia "a bearing, supporting, endurance," from tolerans, present participle of tolerare "to bear, endure, tolerate" (see toleration). Of individuals, with the sense "tendency to be free from bigotry or severity in judging other," from 1765. Meaning "allowable amount of variation" dates from 1868; and physiological sense of "ability to take large doses" first recorded 1875.
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Example
- 1. But will people treat them with as much tolerance ?
- 2. Dubai 's tolerance can also be a good thing .
- 3. Google has had a high tolerance for state meddling .
- 4. China 's tolerance still has its limits .
- 5. That 's because cursing can increase pain tolerance .