Generally referring to an organism able to withstand relative extremes in environmental conditions.
Capable of withstanding effects. For example, grass is tolerant of 2,4-D to the extent that this herbicide can be used selectively to control broadleaf weeds without killing the grass.
Capable of withstanding effects e.g. grasses are tolerant of 2,4-D to the extent that it can be used selectively to control broad-leaved weeds in cereals, pastures and turf (see tolerance).
exhibiting the capacity to endure pain or hardship (such as for a drug or an environmental factor) Testing for Water Quality
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
tolerant and forgiving under provocation; "our neighbor was very kind about the window our son broke"
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness; "a broad political stance"; "generous and broad sympathies"; "a liberal newspaper"; "tolerant of his opponent's opinions"
showing the capacity for endurance; "injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions"
Referring to a plant that can endure stressors, such as droughts, diseases, pests, or cold.
able to endure or resist the action of a chemical parameter or contaminant
Able to withstand or endure an adverse environmental condition, i.e., shade, drought.