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- DictionaryPa·tient/ˈpāSH(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious: "be patient, your time will come"
noun
- 1. a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment: "many patients in the hospital were more ill than she was"
- 2. the semantic role of a noun phrase denoting something that is affected or acted upon by the action of a verb.
1. : a sick individual especially when awaiting or under the care and treatment of a physician or surgeon. the hospital is equipped to handle 500 patients. 2. : a client for medical service (as of a physician or dentist) a good practice with a large number of patients.
adjective. bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, anger, or the like. Synonyms: uncomplaining, calm, passive, resigned, long-suffering. Antonyms: hostile. characterized by or expressing such a quality: a patient smile.
PATIENT meaning: 1. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…. Learn more.
PATIENT definition: 1. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…. Learn more.
Definitions of patient. adjective. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. “a patient smile”. “was patient with the children”. “an exact and patient scientist”. “please be patient ”. synonyms: uncomplaining.
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper. 2. tolerant; understanding. 3. capable of accepting delay with equanimity. 4. persevering or diligent: a patient worker.
Definition of patient – Learner’s Dictionary. patient. adjective. uk / ˈpeɪʃ ə nt / us. Add to word list. B1. having patience: You need to be patient with children. Fewer examples. You'll have to be patient and wait your turn. You have to be patient with her - she's a slow learner. You'll have to be patient, this is all new to me.
Definition of patient noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Adjective. Noun. Idiom. Filter. adjective. patientest. Bearing or enduring pain, trouble, etc. without complaining or losing self-control. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by or exhibiting calm endurance of pain, difficulty, provocation, or annoyance. American Heritage.
