patient

/pˈe‍ɪʃənt/

/ˈpeɪʃənt/

Patient

someone who is receiving medical treatment, particularly in a hospital or from a doctor

the entity that undergoes or experiences an action or change as a result of an event

patient

staying calm during hard times or accepting delays without getting angry or irritated

antonyms : impatient

Examples

1. My grandmother is a patient at the local dental clinic.

2. The doctor examined the patient's forearm for any signs of injury.

3. You have to be patient.

4. The female nurse took care of the patients with kindness and empathy.