Pronunciation
/pəˈteɪnt/
Definitions
Noun
- Patient (medicine): A person receiving medical treatment or care, often for an illness or injury. Example: “The patient was waiting patiently for the doctor’s examination.”
- Patient (personality trait): A person who shows forbearance, tolerance, and endurance, especially when dealing with difficult situations or people. Example: “She is known for her remarkable patience with her young children.”
Verb
- To tolerate delay, discomfort, or inconvenience without complaint. Example: “The construction workers were patient with the traffic delays.”
- To endure treatment or therapy in a calm and cooperative manner. Example: “The patient underwent chemotherapy with great patience.”
Phrases
- “Be patient with someone” means to show understanding and tolerance towards their behavior or circumstances.
- “In patient care” refers to healthcare provided within a hospital or healthcare facility.
- “Patient zero” is a term used to describe the first known person to contract a contagious disease.
Example Sentences
- Noun: “The nurse took the patient’s temperature and blood pressure.”
- Verb: “The teacher asked the class to be patient while she explained the concept.”
- Patientness: “His patience was tested when he had to wait for hours at the clinic.”
Synonyms
- Tolerant
- Enduring
- Long-suffering
- Cautious
- Composed
- Steady
- Resilient