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tolerant definition

tol·er·ant (täl′ər ənt)

adjective

  1. having or showing tolerance of others' beliefs, practices, etc.
  2. Med. of or having tolerance

Etymology: L tolerans, prp.: see tolerate

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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