Tolerance
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The ability or willingness to accept or endure the existence of opinions, behaviour, or things one dislikes. Can also refer to the capacity to endure pain or hardship, or allowable variation in measurements.
“The company promotes a culture of tolerance and diversity in the workplace.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
tol·er·ance
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Antonyms
unpermissivenessintolerance
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Multiple repeated letters: 'e', 'l'; '-ance' suffix pattern
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11 points; good for using common suffix patterns
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