Patient — meaning in English

English meaning

• patient adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Senses

Patient is used for these senses in English:

• patient (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
• patient A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.

patient — full definition

1. adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.
2. noun A person receiving medical care or treatment.

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