Tol"er*a*ble (?), a. [L. tolerabilis: cf. F. tolérable. See Tolerate.]
1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either physically or mentally.
As may affect the earth with cold and heat
Scarce tolerable.
Milton.
2. Moderately good or agreeable; not contemptible; not very excellent or pleasing, but such as can be borne
or received without disgust, resentment, or opposition; passable; as, a tolerable administration; a tolerable entertainment; a tolerable translation. Dryden.
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Tol"er*a*ble*ness, n. -- Tol"er*a*bly,
adv.
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