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Definition patient in American English

patient adjective

adjective
/ˈpeɪʃ(ə)nt/
1

someone who is patient is able to wait for a long time or deal with a difficult situation without becoming angry or upset

Example

It's difficult to be patient when you're stuck in a traffic jam.

Example

Susan's very patient with the children.

Synonyms and related words
patient resigned long-suffering
1.1

used about people's behavior

Example

After some patient questioning, I managed to discover the truth.

Synonyms and related words
patient resigned long-suffering
Definition patient in American English