English · Word Candidate

tolerant

/ˈtɒləɹənt/

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Also seen as: tolerants

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Meaning · English

Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

Adjective

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Tending to withstand or survive.

Adjective

These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

One who or that which tolerates something, especially a biological species.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “tolerant” mean?

Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something.

Is “tolerant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.