definition of
tolerant

[1] #1 tolerant a. showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others. wn

[2] #2 tolerant s. [kind] tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke". wn

[3] #3 tolerant s. [broad, large-minded, liberal] showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions". wn

[4] #4 tolerant s. [resistant] able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress; "the plant is tolerant of saltwater"; "these fish are quite tolerant as long as extremes of pH are avoided"; "the new hybrid is more resistant to drought". wn