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patient in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. 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
    affected role  patient role  patient 
  2. a person who requires medical care
    "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
    patient 
adjective
  1. enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
    "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"
    patient 
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