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Definition of: tolerant
(tol′ər·ənt) adjective
1. Of a long–suffering disposition.
2. Indulgent; liberal.
3. Med. Capable of taking with impunity unusual or excessive doses of dangerous drugs. [<F <L tolerans, -antis, ppr. of tolerare endure]
—tol′·er·ant·ly adverb
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