Patient | Mean of patient in English Dictionary

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

• able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people
1. I hate having to stand in long lines. I'm just not very patient.
2. The teacher treated her students in a patient and understanding way.
3. “Aren't you finished yet?” “Be patient. I'll be done soon.”
4. The teacher was patient with her students.
• done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying
1. Proofreading requires patient attention to detail.
2. They put in years of patient labor/work on the project.
• Noun
• a person who receives medical care or treatment
1. Several patients were waiting to see the doctor/dentist.
2. hospital/cancer patients