PATIENT
7 letters
9 Scrabble points
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
Definition of PATIENT
noun
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A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
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(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
"The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient."
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One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
adjective
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(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
"Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours."
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Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
"patient endeavour"
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Physically able to suffer or bear.
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Source: Wiktionary
Word Details
Letters
P
A
T
I
E
N
T
Length
7 letters
Scrabble Score
9 points
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