tolerant

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

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tolerant (ˈtɒlərənt)

—*adj*
1.	able to tolerate the beliefs, actions, opinions, etc, of others
2.	permissive
3.	able to withstand extremes, as of heat and cold
4.	med (of a patient) exhibiting tolerance to a drug

'tolerantly

—*adv*

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Example sentences

He took time to find out what he thought and he had an open mind and a tolerant nature.

More sun tolerant than other yellow barberries add to my plant list.

Still, patrons of the disputed joint have shown a more tolerant spirit.

Drought tolerant but perform best with moderate water.

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"... the structure of our public morality crashed to earth. Above its grave a tombstone read, "Be tolerant—even of evil." Logically the next step would be to say to our commonwealth's criminals, "I disagree that it's all right to rob and murder, but naturally I respect your opinion." Tolerance is only complacence when it makes no distinction between right and wrong."

-Sarah Patton Boyle