tolerant
adj.-
1 accepting of others (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatewilling to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own.
showing a willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with.
ExampleThe city is known for being very tolerant of different cultures and religions.
ExampleA truly democratic society must remain tolerant of dissenting voices, even when those voices challenge the prevailing political consensus.
UsageUsually followed by the preposition 'of'.
- open minded
- forbearing
- accepting
PitfallHe is tolerant with my mistakes.He is tolerant of my mistakes.The adjective 'tolerant' usually takes the preposition 'of' when followed by an object.
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2 able to survive conditions (adj.) C1 Advanced Technical Scienceable to survive or handle difficult conditions like heat, cold, or chemicals.
capable of enduring or resisting the action of a drug, physiological stressor, or environmental condition.
ExampleThese garden plants are very tolerant of dry weather and don't need much water.
ExampleThe researchers identified a specific strain of wheat that is remarkably tolerant of high soil salinity, making it ideal for coastal farming.
UsageOften used in biological or technical contexts with 'of'.
Either borrowed from French tolérant or directly from its source Latin tolerans, present participle of, and participial adjective from tolerō (“to endure”).