patient

//ˈpeɪʃənt//
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Noun

patientSingular
patientsPlural
1

A person receiving medical care or treatment from a doctor or at a hospital.

The doctor examined the patient carefully.

Adjective

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more patientComparative
most patientSuperlative
1

Able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.

She was patient with the children even when they were noisy.

2

Showing or having the quality of endurance and calmness in difficult situations.

She remained patient even when things got difficult.