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tolerance vs broad-mindedness

broad-mindedness vs tolerance

tolerance and broad-mindedness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tolerance Yes No No No
broad-mindedness Yes No No No
As nouns, broad-mindedness is a hyponym of tolerance; that is, broad-mindedness is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than tolerance:
  • tolerance: willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
  • broad-mindedness: an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior
Other hyponyms of tolerance include liberality, liberalness, disinterest, neutrality.
tolerance (noun) broad-mindedness (noun)
the act of tolerating something an inclination to tolerate or overlook opposing or shocking opinions or behavior
a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
willingness to recognize and respect the beliefs or practices of others
Difference between tolerance and broad-mindedness

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