Tolerant

adjective

/ˈtɒləɹənt/

Word Frequency: 3.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveTending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

"He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion."

2.adjectiveTending to withstand or survive

"These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight."

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