Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Patient.
How to pronounce patient:
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Patient - as an adjective
Enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Example: "A patient smile"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
impatientPatient - as a noun
A person who requires medical care
Example: "The number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
casediseased personsick personsuffererHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affected rolepatient roleExample Sentences
"The patient was admitted to the hospital for further tests."
"The doctor assured the patient that the procedure would be painless."
"The nurse checked on the patient regularly to monitor their condition."
"After the surgery, the patient was placed in the recovery room."
"The patient's family waited anxiously for news of the operation."
Word Game Points
Is PATIENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, patient is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PATIENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is PATIENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, patient is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPATIENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is PATIENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, patient is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPATIENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.