adjective

tolerant

tolerant, open-minded, patient

He is a very tolerant person.

He is a very tolerant person.

The plant is tolerant of frost.

The plant is tolerant of frost.

((of/towards sb./sth.)) willing to accept (sb./sth.) She is tolerant of other people's beliefs.

Synonyms: open-minded, forbearing; Antonyms: intolerant, prejudiced

From Latin 'tolerans', present participle of 'tolerare' (to bear, endure).

A 'tolerant' person can 'tolerate' many things. The '-ant' suffix often indicates an adjective.

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