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intolerance
noun in·tol·er·ance \(ˌ)in-ˈtäl-rən(t)s, -ˈtä-lə-\
Definition of INTOLERANCE
1
: the quality or state of being intolerant
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a drug); specifically : inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance
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First Known Use of INTOLERANCE
1765
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INTOLERANCE Defined for Kids
intolerance
noun in·tol·er·ance \in-ˈtä-lə-rəns\
Definition of INTOLERANCE for Kids
1
: the quality or state of being unable or unwilling to put up with <an intolerance to bright light>
2
: a reluctance to grant rights to other people <religious intolerance>
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intolerance
noun in·tol·er·ance \(ˈ)in-ˈtäl(-ə)-rən(t)s\
Medical Definition of INTOLERANCE
1
: lack of an ability to endure <an intolerance to light>
2
: exceptional sensitivity (as to a food or drug); specifically : inability to properly metabolize or absorb a substance <glucose intolerance>
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