patient
//ˈpeɪʃənt//
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
patientCanonical form
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.