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tolerable

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/

The English word “tolerable” has 5 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable.
  2. Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so.
  3. Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable.
  4. In fair health; passably well.

adverb

  1. tolerably; passably; moderately.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English tolerable, borrowed from Middle French tolerable, from Latin tolerābilis.

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