Tolerance

Ability or willingness to endure difficult situations and a fair attitude towards others.

forbearance patience acceptance

Tolerance is the ability or willingness to endure something difficult, unpleasant, or offensive. It can also refer to a fair, impartial, and just attitude towards others.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɒlərəns/

Etymology

From Old French 'tolerare', meaning ‘to endure’ or ‘put up with’, from Latin ‘tollere’ meaning ‘to lift, carry, endure’.

Explain Like I’m 5

Tolerance is like being able to handle things that are hard or different, and treating everyone fairly even if you don't agree with them.

FAQ

What does tolerance mean? It means accepting differences and respecting others' beliefs or practices
Why is tolerance important? It promotes peaceful coexistence and understanding between people with different viewpoints
How can I practice tolerance? By listening to others' perspectives and trying to understand their point of view

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

acceptance patience understanding

Antonyms — Opposites or Contrasts

intolerance rejection

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

acceptance understanding

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

religious tolerance cultural tolerance

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

social harmony peaceful coexistence

Indexes

philosophical concept social construct

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