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1. tolerance
noun. ['ˈtɑːlɝəns'] a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior.
Synonyms
- indulgence
- leniency
- disposition
- temperament
- lenience
- acceptance
- permissive
- unpermissive
- overtolerance
- permissiveness
- sufferance
Antonyms
- unpermissive
- unpermissiveness
- unfriendliness
- cheerfulness
Etymology
- tolérance (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tolerantia (Latin)
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Rhymes with Tolerance
- abeyance
- abhorrence
- absence
- abstinence
- abundance
- acceptance
- acceptance
- accordance
- acquaintance
- acquiescence
- adherence
- admittance
- adolescence
- adolescence
- adriance
- affluence
- agence
- allegiance
- alliance
- allowance
How do you pronounce tolerance?
Pronounce tolerance as ˈtɑlərəns.
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How do you spell tolerance? Is it tolerence ?
A common misspelling of tolerance is tolerence
Sentences with tolerance
1. Noun, singular or mass
Select a strike price that fits your accepted level of risk tolerance.
Quotes about tolerance
1. Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding.
- Agnes Repplier
2. Our uniqueness, our individuality, and our life experience molds us into fascinating beings. I hope we can embrace that. I pray we may all challenge ourselves to delve into the deepest resources of our hearts to cultivate an atmosphere of understanding, acceptance, tolerance, and compassion. We are all in this life together.
- Linda Thompson
3. I believe in an India of pluralism and diversity, not of religious bigotry and caste politics. I believe in an India that is secure in itself and confident of its place in the world, an India that is a proud example of tolerance, freedom and hope for the downtrodden.
- Shashi Tharoor
2. tolerance
noun. ['ˈtɑːlɝəns'] the act of tolerating something.
Synonyms
- lenience
- leniency
Antonyms
- mercilessness
- unwillingness
- sociability
Etymology
- tolérance (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tolerantia (Latin)
3. tolerance
noun. ['ˈtɑːlɝəns'] the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions.
Synonyms
- endurance
Antonyms
- unwilling
- uncheerfulness
Etymology
- tolérance (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tolerantia (Latin)
4. tolerance
noun. ['ˈtɑːlɝəns'] willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others.
Synonyms
- liberality
- broad-mindedness
- neutrality
- liberalness
- disinterest
- mental attitude
Antonyms
- intolerance
- disagreeableness
- friendliness
- optimism
Etymology
- tolérance (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tolerantia (Latin)
5. tolerance
noun. ['ˈtɑːlɝəns'] a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits.
Synonyms
- divergence
- discrepancy
- margin
- disagreement
- variance
- leeway
Antonyms
- permissiveness
- ill nature
- good nature
- composure
Etymology
- tolérance (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- tolerantia (Latin)