INTOLERANCE


Meaning of INTOLERANCE in English

“+ 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

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