patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
noun
- A person who is receiving medical treatment or care from a doctor or hospital.
- Each patient has a chart with their medical history.
- The patient waited in the examination room for the doctor.
- The hospital admitted three new patients this morning.
adjective
- Able to wait calmly without getting annoyed or upset.
- You need to be patient when teaching a child to tie their shoes.
- She was very patient with the slow internet connection.
- The teacher remained patient even after explaining the rule three times.
- Showing steady effort and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
- Gardening requires a patient attitude toward slow growth.
- He stayed patient during the long negotiation.
- The scientist was patient in her research, waiting years for results.
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