noun

tolerance

Translation

tolerance, forbearance, endurance

Examples

We must have tolerance for different beliefs.

He has a high tolerance for pain.

The machine part has a very small tolerance.

Grammar Patterns

((for/of sth.)) tolerance for/of (sth.) We must have tolerance for different beliefs.

((for sth.)) a high/low tolerance for (sth.) He has a high tolerance for pain.

Similar Words

Synonyms: acceptance, patience, endurance; Antonyms: intolerance

Etymology

From Latin 'tolerantia' meaning 'a bearing, supporting, endurance', from 'tolerare' (to bear, endure).

Memory Tips

Think of a bridge that must 'tolerate' a certain weight. This applies to people tolerating views, a body tolerating pain, or a part tolerating variations.