tolerable

Word parts

tolerate + -able

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɑlərəbl̩/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtɒlərəbl̩/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: tol‧er‧able

Adjective

Positive tolerable

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is tolerable, it can be tolerated or endured.
   • Synonym: bearable
   • Antonyms: intolerable, unbearable and insufferable