PATIENT


Meaning of PATIENT in English

[pa.tient] adj [ME pacient, fr. MF, fr. L patient-, patiens, fr. prp. of pati to suffer; perh. akin to Gk pema suffering] (14c) 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 "~ of one interpretation" -- pa.tient.ly adv

[2]patient n (14c) 1 a: an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment b: the recipient of any of various personal services

2: one that is acted upon

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