patient
IPA: pˈeɪʃʌnt
noun
- A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
- (linguistics, grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
- One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
- A surname.
adjective
- (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
- Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
- (obsolete) Physically able to suffer or bear.
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Examples of "patient" in Sentences
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