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Synonyms
tol·er·ant (tŏĺər-ənt)

[French tolérant, from Latin tolerāns present participle of tolerāre, to bear; see tolerate.]

adjective 

  1. Inclined to tolerate the beliefs, practices, or traits of others; forbearing. See synonyms at broad-minded
  2. Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition: plants tolerant of extreme heat.

derivatives

toĺer·ant·ly
adverb