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- pronunciation:
- peI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a person or animal undergoing medical treatment.
The patient listened carefully to the doctor's explanation.The dentist's waiting room was filled with patients.
- synonyms:
- case
- similar words:
- client, inmate, invalid, outpatient, victim
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
enduring misfortune, pain, or hardship calmly or without complaining.
His parents were patient folks who calmly accepted what they believed was their lot in life.- synonyms:
- long-suffering, tolerant
- antonyms:
- rebellious
- similar words:
- enduring, meek, philosophic, resigned, steadfast, stoic
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| definition 2: |
willing or able to wait calmly when faced with delay or obstacles, or when tempted to take immediate action.
Be patient. The bus will be here soon.They wanted to marry right away, but they were patient and decided to wait.- synonyms:
- forbearing
- antonyms:
- impatient
- similar words:
- calm, composed, cool, imperturbable, nonchalant, self-possessed, serene, unflappable
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| definition 3: |
steadily persevering; persisting.
She was remarkably patient in pursuing her goals.- synonyms:
- persevering, persistent
- antonyms:
- impatient
- similar words:
- assiduous, determined, diligent, dogged, industrious, sedulous, staunch, tenacious, tireless
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| definition 4: |
tolerant of others' shortcomings.
I was lucky to have a patient piano teacher.If you would be more patient with her, she would not be so afraid of you.- antonyms:
- impatient
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| definition 5: |
having or showing forbearance when faced with opposition or challenge from others.
The boss was patient and listened carefully to all the various objections to his proposal. |
| definition 6: |
marked by patience.
Being a counselor requires patient listening.She gave a patient response to the irate questioner in the audience.- antonyms:
- impatient
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| related words: |
passive, quiet, steady, understanding |
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| derivation: |
patiently (adv.) |
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