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patient

/'peɪʃɛnt/

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noun
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
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Similar:

affected role patient role

type of:
semantic role participant role
noun
a person who requires medical care
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"the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"

type of:
sufferer case diseased person sick person
adjective
enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
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"a patient smile" "was patient with the children" "an exact and patient scientist" "please be patient"

Similar:

unhurried diligent enduring forbearing long-suffering longanimous patient of persevering tolerant

Opposite:

impatient

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