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- Dictionarypatient/ˈpeɪʃnt/
adjective
- 1. able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious: "be patient, your time will come" Similar
noun
- 1. a person receiving or registered to receive medical treatment: "many patients in the hospital were more ill than she was"
- 2. the semantic role of a noun phrase denoting something that is affected or acted upon by the action of a verb.
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PATIENT definition: 1. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…. Learn more.
noun. pa· tient ˈpā-shənt. 1. a. : an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment. cancer patients. psychiatric patients. b. : the recipient of any of various personal services. 2. : one that is acted upon.
Patient definition: a person who is under medical care or treatment.. See examples of PATIENT used in a sentence.
PATIENT meaning: 1. a person who is receiving medical care, or who is cared for by a particular doctor or dentist…. Learn more.
adjective. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance. “a patient smile”. “was patient with the children”. “an exact and patient scientist”. “please be patient ”. synonyms: uncomplaining. not complaining.
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor. The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances.
1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper. 2. tolerant; understanding. 3. capable of accepting delay with equanimity. 4. persevering or diligent: a patient worker.
PATIENT meaning: 1. having patience: 2. someone who is being treated by a doctor, nurse, etc: . Learn more.
Definition of patient noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jul 5, 2024 · patient (plural patients) A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person. ( linguistics, grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action. Coordinate terms: agent; subject, object, rheme, theme. The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient.
