patient

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪʃnt/
US: /ˈpeɪʃnt/

  1. A person receiving medical care.

    1. The patient is waiting to see the doctor now in the hospital. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor spoke with the patient about her treatment options after examination. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who is being treated by a doctor or dentist.

    1. My mom is a patient at this clinic for her regular checkup. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dentist told the patient that they needed to schedule another appointment soon. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tolerant calm understanding
patient adjective

  1. Able to accept delays or problems without becoming annoyed or anxious.

    1. Be patient with me I am learning new things at my new work. [ ] [ ]
    2. You need to be patient if you want to see results about your big project. [ ] [ ]

  2. Showing an ability to wait for a long time without becoming annoyed or upset.

    1. She is a patient teacher who always help me when I'm stucked with problem. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient investors waited for the market to recover after the big crash. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "patient" in English means: A person receiving medical care., Someone who is being treated by a doctor or dentist..

The phonetic transcription of "patient" is /ˈpeɪʃnt/ in British English and /ˈpeɪʃnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "patient": tolerant, calm, understanding.

Example usage of "patient": "The patient is waiting to see the doctor now in the hospital.". More examples on the page.