Tolerant
Example: Els professors són molt tolerants amb els errors dels estudiants.
Definition
"Tolerant" describes a person or attitude that shows acceptance and patience towards different opinions, behaviors, or beliefs, often despite disagreement or dislike. For example, teachers who are "tolerant" with students' mistakes demonstrate understanding and leniency.
Etymology
The word "tolerant" comes from the Latin verb 'tolerare,' meaning 'to endure' or 'to bear.' It entered English via Old French 'tolérant.' Did you know? The root conveys the idea of bearing something difficult patiently, which perfectly relates to the modern sense of accepting differences.
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