patient

/pˈeɪʃənt/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
   “a patient smile”

noun

1. a person who requires medical care
   “the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly”
2. 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 for patient

• diligent
• enduring
• forbearing
• tolerant
• unhurried
• affected role
• patient role

Antonyms of patient

• impatient

Words that rhyme with patient

• abortifacient
• impatient
• inpatient
• outpatient