Definition of tolerable

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tol·er·a·ble    (tlr--bl) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:

1. Capable of being tolerated; endurable.
2. Fairly good; passable. See Synonyms at average.

OTHER FORMS:
toler·a·bili·ty or toler·a·ble·ness (Noun), toler·a·bly (Adverb)

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