1 pa·tient
Pronounced:
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more pa*tient; most pa*tient] 1 : able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people ▪ I hate having to stand in long lines. I'm just not very patient. ▪ The teacher treated her students in a patient and understanding way. ▪ “Aren't you finished yet?” “Be patient. I'll be done soon.” —often + with ▪ The teacher was patient with her students. —opposite impatient
2 : done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying ▪ Proofreading requires patient attention to detail. ▪ They put in years of patient labor/work on the project.
2 : done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying ▪ Proofreading requires patient attention to detail. ▪ They put in years of patient labor/work on the project.
—pa·tient·ly adverb ▪ He patiently waited for his turn. ▪ The teacher patiently explained the new material.