“+ noun
Etymology: French intolérance, from Latin intolerantia, from intolerant-, intolerans intolerant + -ia -y
1. : the quality or state of being intolerant: as
a. : the lack of an ability to endure
an intolerance of strong light
specifically : exceptional sensitivity to a drug, food, or other substance
intolerance to quinine
b. : illiberality , bigotry
2. : an instance of intolerance