Definition of patient
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint
2
: manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain
3
: not hasty or impetuous
4
: steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity
5a
: able or willing to bear
—used with of
b
: susceptible, admitting
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patient
nounDefinition of patient (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
cancer patients psychiatric patients
b
: the recipient of any of various personal services
2
: one that is acted upon
are agents as well as patients and observers in the world— C. H. Whiteley
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The first known use of patient was in the 14th century
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