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Definition of Tolerable
1. Adjective. Capable of being borne or endured. "The climate is at least tolerable"
Similar to: Bearable, Endurable, Sufferable, Supportable, Resistant, Tolerant
Antonyms: Intolerable
2. Adjective. About average; acceptable. "More than adequate as a secretary"
Similar to: Satisfactory
Derivative terms: Adequateness
Definition of Tolerable
1. a. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.
Definition of Tolerable
1. Adjective. Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable. ¹
2. Adjective. Moderate in degree; mediocre; passable, acceptable or so-so. ¹
3. Adjective. Such as to be tolerated or countenanced; permissible; allowable. ¹
4. Adjective. In fair health; passably well. ¹
5. Adverb. (dialect) tolerably; passably; moderately. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Tolerable
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Medical Definition of Tolerable
1. 1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally. "As may affect tionearth with cold and heat Scarce tolerable." (Milton) 2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. Tol"erableness, Tol"erably. Origin: L. Tolerabilis: cf. F. Tolerable. See Tolerate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)