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tolerant

/ˈtɒləɹənt/
adjective
  1. Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

    "He's pretty tolerant of different political views, but don't ask him about religion."

  2. Tending to withstand or survive

    "These plants are tolerant of drought and sunlight."

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