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.