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patient
noun(pa-tient)the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Synonyms: affected role, patient role,
patient
noun(pa-tient)a person who requires medical care
Examples:
The number of emergency patients has grown rapidly.
patient
adjective(pa-tient)enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Antonyms: impatient,
Examples:
A patient smile.
Was patient with the children.
An exact and patient scientist.
Please be patient.
Was patient with the children.
An exact and patient scientist.
Please be patient.