patience
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for patience, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The ability to wait calmly or endure difficulty without becoming frustrated.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use patience
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin patientia, "endurance," from patior, "to suffer or endure."
Full origin of patience →Frequently asked questions
What does “patience” mean?
The word “patience” means the ability to wait calmly or endure difficulty without becoming frustrated. In plain terms, calm endurance while waiting or dealing with difficulty, or, in Britain, the card game Americans call solitaire.
How do you pronounce “patience”?
“Patience” is pronounced PAY-shuhns (/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “patience” in a sentence?
Here is “patience” used in a sentence: “Teaching young children requires a lot of patience.”
What part of speech is “patience”?
“Patience” is a noun.
Where does the word “patience” come from?
The word “patience” comes from Latin. From Latin patientia, "endurance," from patior, "to suffer or endure.".
Is “patience” a common word?
“Patience” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “patience” have?
“Patience” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ability to wait calmly or endure difficulty without becoming frustrated.
What is the difference between "patience" and "patients"?
They sound identical but differ in meaning and spelling. "Patience" (ending in -ce) is the ability to wait calmly without frustration. "Patients" (ending in -ts) is the plural of "patient," meaning people receiving medical care.
What is the difference between "patience" and "perseverance"?
"Patience" is staying calm while waiting or enduring difficulty. "Perseverance" is continuing to try despite obstacles. You need patience to wait for a result and perseverance to keep working toward it.
Do you say "have patience" or "be patient"?
Both are correct. "Patience" is a noun, so you "have patience" or "show patience," while "patient" is the adjective, so you "are patient." They express the same idea using different word forms.
Why is the card game called "patience"?
In British English, the single-player card game of arranging cards in a set order is called "patience," while American English usually calls it "solitaire." The name reflects the calm, methodical waiting the game involves.