/ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/
Translation
Able to wait calmly for a long time without getting angry.
Word origin
From Latin patiens, meaning bearing or enduring calmly.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- patiens
Examples
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Here "patient" means to wait calmly without getting cross.
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"Patient" means she stayed calm and did not get angry.
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Here "patient" means to keep calm and give it time.
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