tolerablemedical dictionary

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.

(01 Mar 1998)

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