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Commonpatient
The correct spelling is patient.
How to pronounce patient
/ˈpeɪʃənt/
nounIPA: /ˈpeɪʃənt/
Say it like: Pat-een-t
The correct spelling is patient. A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person. For example: "The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient."
Usage Examples
“The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient.”
“Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.”
“patient endeavour”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
- 2.(grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
- 3.One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
adjective
- 1.(of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
- 2.Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
- 3.Physically able to suffer or bear.
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