PATIENT


Meaning of PATIENT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' p ā -sh ə nt

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English pacient, from Anglo-French, from Latin patient-, patiens, from present participle of pati to suffer; perhaps akin to Greek p ē ma suffering

Date: 14th century

1 : bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint

2 : manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain

3 : not hasty or impetuous

4 : steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity

5 a : able or willing to bear ― used with of b : SUSCEPTIBLE , ADMITTING < patient of one interpretation>

– pa · tient · ly adverb

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