tolerance
/ˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/noun3 syllables
Tolerance means: a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.
Synonyms for tolerance6
noun, as in a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
noun, as in a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
permissiveness
Opposites of tolerance
intolerance
What does tolerance mean?5
noun
1
a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
2
a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
3
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
4
the act of tolerating something
5
willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with tolerance?1
four syllables
intolerance
Show 14 near rhymes
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Tolerance in a sentence
- Tolerance is good, but not for the intolerant.melodiouschaos2
- We should practice tolerance toward each and everyone, just not toward intolerance.tinowls
- In the name of tolerance, we should reserve the right not to tolerate intolerance.tinowls
- To some people, tolerance is another word for weakness.Miktsoanit
- As paradoxical as it may seem, defending tolerance requires to not tolerate the intolerant.DJ_Saidez
- Children exhibit a low tolerance for the frustrations of learning.CM
- Some people say tolerance is a two-way street.DJ_Saidez
- There is no such thing as tolerance of intolerance.rul
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Forms of tolerance
as a noun
- plural
- tolerances