tolerance

noun
UK: /ˈtɒlərəns/
US: /ˈtɑːlərəns/

  1. The ability to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with them.

    1. We need tolerance in our society, respect each other.
    2. Religious tolerance is important for a peaceful and inclusive society.

  2. The ability to suffer something painful or unpleasant.

    1. My pain tolerance is very low, it hurts a lot.
    2. This exercise is good for increasing your tolerance to physical discomfort.

  3. The amount that something can stretch or change without causing problems.

    1. This bridge has a high tolerance for strong winds.
    2. The engine's tolerance for heat stress was tested during the race.

Synonyms

endurance acceptance forbearance understanding patience
tolerance transitive-verb

  1. To allow something that you disapprove of, but without stopping it.

    1. I cannot tolerate such rude behavior, it's unacceptable.
    2. The school does not tolerate bullying of any kind among its students.

  2. To be able to bear or endure something unpleasant or difficult.

    1. I can tolerate the noise for a little while.
    2. He could no longer tolerate the constant pressure from his demanding boss.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tolerance" in English means: The ability to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with them., The ability to suffer something painful or unpleasant., The amount that something can stretch or change without causing problems..

The phonetic transcription of "tolerance" is /ˈtɒlərəns/ in British English and /ˈtɑːlərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tolerance": endurance, acceptance, forbearance, understanding, patience.

Example usage of "tolerance": "We need tolerance in our society, respect each other.". More examples on the page.