Patient - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpeɪʃnt|  American pronunciation of the word patient
Brit.  |ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word patient

noun

- a person who requires medical care
the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
- the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

adjective

- enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
a patient smile
was patient with the children
an exact and patient scientist
please be patient

Extra examples

I hate having to stand in long lines. I'm just not very patient.

The teacher treated her students in a patient and understanding way.

Proofreading requires patient attention to detail.

They put in years of patient labor on the project.

Several patients were waiting to see the doctor.

...the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown...

She was patient to her aunt's infirmities.

The picture is patient of various interpretations.

You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm off the phone.

Louise was very patient with me.

He waited patiently for Katherine to speak.

The patient turned onto his side.

It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care.

The treatment depends on the sex and age of the patient.

The patient has been experiencing pain in her left shoulder.

Word forms

noun
singular: patient
plural: patients
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