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