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tolerable

/ˈtɑː.lɚ.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:tolerably
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tolerable Lexical Profile

tolerable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being endured, borne, or put up with; not too unpleasant or severe to manage.

Example

"The summer heat in the valley was barely tolerable without air conditioning."

2

Moderately good or satisfactory; passable, though not outstanding.

Example

"He speaks a tolerable amount of Spanish after living in Madrid for six months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'tolerable' (capable of being endured or moderately acceptable) with 'tolerant' (willing to accept views or behaviors that differ from one's own).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 15th century from Middle French 'tolerable', from Latin 'tolerabilis' ('that may be endured'), derived from the verb 'tolerare' ('to bear, endure, or sustain').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tolerable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tolerable
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