01 a. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.
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Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.“As may affect the earth with cold and heat Scarce tolerable.” — Milton.
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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.