patient
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(satellite adjective) enduring without protest or complaint |
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(adjective) enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient" |
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Antonyms: impatient |
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(noun) a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly" |
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Related Words: alexic, analysand, case, diseased person, hypochondriac, inmate, inpatient, outpatient, sick person, sufferer, vaccinee |
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