Pronunciation

/pəˈteɪnt/

Definitions

Noun

1. 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.”
2. 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

1. To tolerate delay, discomfort, or inconvenience without complaint. Example: “The construction workers were patient with the traffic delays.”
2. 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

Antonyms

• Impatient
• Hasty
• Irritable
• Inconsiderate
• Unwilling to wait