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(Entry 1 of 2)
an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment
- the nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown
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1
accepting pains or hardships calmly or without complaint
- you were very patient about having to wait for me for so long
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2
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement
- a patient effort to finish college despite the mounting debts
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- assured,
- certain,
- dedicated,
- determined,
- firm,
- hell-bent,
- intent,
- positive,
- resolute,
- resolved,
- single-minded,
- sure
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The first known use of patient was in the 14th century
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