Definition of patient

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  • patient is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • patient is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
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Definition of patient

  • 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 (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. affected role
    2. patient role
  • a person who requires medical care (noun)

    Examples

    1. the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly
  • enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a patient smile
    2. was patient with the children
    3. an exact and patient scientist
    4. please be patient

See definition of patient in Merriam Webster