noun

tolerability

tolerability

The drug's tolerability was tested in clinical trials.

The drug's tolerability was tested in clinical trials.

We must consider the tolerability of the new policy.

We must consider the tolerability of the new policy.

((of sth.)) the tolerability of (sth.) The drug's tolerability was tested.

Synonyms: endurability, bearableness, acceptability

From 'tolerate' + '-ability'. 'Tolerate' is from Latin 'tolerare' (to bear, endure). '-ability' denotes a quality.

Think of it as 'tolerate-ability' – the ability for something to be tolerated, especially a drug or treatment.

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