patient — able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪʃənt/
Example Sentences
- My mom is so patient that she can wait for my dad to get ready for 3 hours.
- The patient complained that the hospital food tasted like cardboard.
- Please be patient while we resolve this technical issue.
patient
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpeɪʃənt/]
able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
She remained patient while working on the difficult puzzle.
The patient gardener calmly waited for flowers to bloom.
Patient and persistent people often become successful.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin patiens, the present participle of patī meaning 'to suffer' or 'to endure.' Originally denoted a person who bears or tolerates pain and difficulty with composure.
Breakdown
pat- (from patī, 'to suffer/endure') + -iens (present participle suffix), literally 'one who suffers or endures.' The suffix -ient/-ent in English derives from the Latin present participle ending.
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📝Examples
“My mom is so patient that she can wait for my dad to get ready for 3 hours.”
“The patient complained that the hospital food tasted like cardboard.”
“Please be patient while we resolve this technical issue.”
“The doctor examined each patient carefully.”
“I'm trying to be patient with my computer, but it keeps freezing!”
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