tolerantly
tolerantly
UK[ˈtɒlərəntli]US[ˈtɑːlərəntli]
adv
in a way that allows beliefs, behaviors, or practices that one does not necessarily agree with
adv
in a way that shows the ability to endure something unpleasant
Morpheme Breakdown
toler
ant
ly
toler
endure
ant
adjective suffix
ly
adverb suffix
Etymology
the adverb 'tolerantly' is built upon the adjective 'tolerant,' which originates from the latin verb tolerare, meaning 'to bear' or 'to endure.' this verb itself may derive from a pie root related to lifting or carrying, conceptually extended to bearing a burden. the suffix -ant was added to form the present participle and, subsequently, an adjective describing one who endures. finally, the old english adverbial suffix -ly was appended, shifting the meaning from a quality to the manner of exhibiting that quality. thus, the literal sense of 'bearing with' evolved into the modern abstract concept of accepting differing views or withstanding hardship.
Analysis
Structure: toler (endure) + ant (adjective suffix) + ly (adverb suffix)
toler (from latin tolerare, meaning 'to bear, endure'), ant (from latin -ant-, a participial/adjectival suffix), ly (from old english -līce, an adverbial suffix)
Examples
she listened tolerantly to their opposing arguments.
the old tree tolerantly withstood the fierce storm.
he smiled tolerantly at the children's noisy game.