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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

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