patient (a)

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type a
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def enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
examples a patient smile
was patient with the children
an exact and patient scientist
please be patient
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Also see tolerant; uncomplaining
Derivationally related form patient → patience
Antonym patient → impatient
Similar to diligent, persevering; enduring, long-suffering; forbearing, longanimous; tolerant, patient of; unhurried
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Also see uncomplaining; tolerant
Similar to diligent, persevering; enduring, long-suffering; forbearing, longanimous; tolerant, patient of; unhurried
Antonym impatient → patient
Derived from adjective patiently → patient
Derivationally related form patience → patient

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