intolerance

Etymology

From French intolérance, from Latin intolerantia. Morphologically in- + tolerance.

noun

  1. (uncountable) The state of being intolerant.
    Religious intolerance is a serious problem in Brazil.
    By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect. 1922, Ben Travers, chapter 4, in A Cuckoo in the Nest
  2. (countable) An intolerant word or action.
  3. (countable, medicine) Extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy.

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