intolerance
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Noun — Unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own.
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Etymology
From French intolerance, or directly from Latin intolerantia, from in- ("not") plus tolerantia ("tolerance").
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What does “intolerance” mean?
The word “intolerance” means unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own. In plain terms, refusing to accept differing views or people, or, medically, an inability to handle a certain food.
How do you pronounce “intolerance”?
“Intolerance” is pronounced ihn-TOL-uh-ruhns (/ɪnˈtɑ.lə.ɹəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “intolerance” in a sentence?
Here is “intolerance” used in a sentence: “The novel is a powerful attack on religious intolerance.”
What part of speech is “intolerance”?
“Intolerance” is a noun.
Where does the word “intolerance” come from?
The word “intolerance” comes from Latin. From French intolerance, or directly from Latin intolerantia, from in- ("not") plus tolerantia ("tolerance").
Is “intolerance” a common word?
“Intolerance” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “intolerance” have?
“Intolerance” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: unwillingness to accept beliefs, behaviour, or people that differ from one's own.