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tolerance

/ˈtɒləɹəns/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The ability or willingness to tolerate differences, misunderstandings, or difficult situations.

  • Noun

    The act of allowing something, especially something unpleasant, to exist or happen.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=617726"

Antonyms

intolerance
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tolerance
endurance , immunity , tenacity , obedience
Variants
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tolerance , tolerances , cross-tolerance , cross-tolerances , self-tolerance , self-tolerances , zero tolerance , fault tolerance , fault-tolerant
Etymology
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From the Old French 'tolerance' or 'tolerer', meaning 'to endure, to suffer', from the Latin 'tolerare', 'to sustain, to bear'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the International Tolerance Day is celebrated on November 16th each year?

  2. Tolerance is one of the core values of the United Nations.

  3. The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates is known for his belief in the importance of tolerance and respect for others' opinions.


Related Concepts
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  1. Diversity: Tolerance and diversity are closely related concepts. Diversity refers to the presence of differences, while tolerance is the ability to accept and respect those differences.

  2. Empathy: Empathy and tolerance go hand in hand. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, while tolerance is the ability to accept and respect those feelings, even if they differ from our own.


Culture
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Tolerance is a fundamental human value that is essential for promoting peace, understanding, and social harmony. It is a cornerstone of diverse and inclusive societies. Tolerance has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. For instance, in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, tolerance is portrayed as a means of maintaining social order and stability in a dystopian society.

How to Memorize "tolerance"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a hand reaching out to embrace a diverse group of people, representing different races, religions, and cultures. This image can help you remember that tolerance is about accepting and respecting differences.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tolerance' with the word 'patience'. Both words share the idea of enduring difficult situations and allowing things to happen.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Tolerance Teaches Us To Live'. This phrase can help you remember that tolerance is a valuable skill that can help us live harmoniously with others.


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