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intolerance
[ in-tol-er-uhns ]
/ ɪnˈtɒl ər əns /
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noun
lack of tolerance; unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect opinions or beliefs contrary to one's own.
unwillingness or refusal to tolerate or respect persons of a different social group, especially members of a minority group.
incapacity or indisposition to bear or endure: intolerance to heat.
abnormal sensitivity or allergy to a food, drug, etc.
an intolerant act.
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Origin of intolerance
Words nearby intolerance
intoed, into effect, in token of, intolerable, Intolerable Acts, intolerance, intolerant, into line, intomb, intonaco, intonate
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Medical definitions for intolerance
intolerance
[ ĭn-tŏl′ər-əns ]
n.
Extreme sensitivity or allergy to a drug, food, or other substance.
Other words from intolerance
in•tol′er•ant adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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