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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Tolerable \Tol"er*a*ble\, a. [L. tolerabilis: cf. F.
tol['e]rable. See {Tolerate}.]
1. Capable of being borne or endured; supportable, either
physically or mentally.
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As may affect the earth with cold and heat
Scarce tolerable. --Milton.
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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.
[1913 Webster] -- {Tol"er*a*ble*ness}, n. --
{Tol"er*a*bly}, adv.
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