Noun | 1. | tolerance - the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions |
2. | tolerance - a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior Synonyms: permissiveness | |
3. | tolerance - the act of tolerating something | |
4. | tolerance - willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others Antonyms: intolerance - unwillingness to recognize and respect differences in opinions or beliefs | |
5. | tolerance - a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits |