Hyphenation of tolerant

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word tolerant? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

tol-er-ant

Definitions of tolerant:

1.
Showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
2.
Tolerant and forgiving under provocation
Our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke
3.
Showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
A broad political stance Generous and broad sympathies A liberal newspaper Tolerant of his opponent's opinions
4.
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
5.
Showing the capacity for endurance
Injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving A man patient of distractions

Synonyms of tolerant:

adj tolerant, easygoing, unbigoted, charitable, patient
adj kind, forgiving
adj broad, large-minded, liberal, broad-minded
adjpatient of, patient

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