Patient

Quick meaning: Patient is an adjective meaning (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

Meaning

(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

More Meanings

1. Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
2. (linguistics, grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
3. One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
4. A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.
5. (obsolete) Physically able to suffer or bear.

Example Sentences

a patient wait

patient analysis

patient endeavour

Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.

Word Forms

• patients

Synonyms for patient

Depending on context, synonyms include composed, forbearing, determined, sedulous, steady, sufferable.

Antonyms for patient

Common opposites include antsy, impatient, agent, doer.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include longanimous, long-suffering, persevering, enduring, forbearing, diligent.

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