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ασθενής — meaning in English

asthenis

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English meaning

  • feckless adj Lacking direction, competence, or effectiveness; irresponsible and ineffective.
  • patient adj Able to wait calmly without becoming annoyed or anxious.

Senses

ασθενής is used for these senses in English:

  • feckless (British, archaic) Lacking vitality.
  • 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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