Meaning of patient in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpeɪʃənt/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   patient

   Definitions

   1. enduring without protest or complaint

   Synonyms

   • uncomplaining

2. Noun

   patient

   Definitions

   1. a person who requires medical care

   Examples

   • « the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly »
3. 2. the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

4. Qualitative Adjective

   patient

   Etymology

   Middle English: from Old French, from Latin patient-‘suffering’, from the verb pati

   Definitions

   1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

   Examples

   • « a patient smile »
   • « was patient with the children »
   • « an exact and patient scientist »
   • « please be patient »

   Synonyms

   • diligent
   • persevering
   • enduring
   • long-suffering
   • forbearing
   • longanimous
   • tolerant
   • patient of
   • unhurried

   Antonyms

   • impatient

See also

• tolerant
• uncomplaining