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patient

patient · adjective

  1. Able to stay calm when waiting or dealing with difficulties.

    Our instructor was patient with everyone who struggled to use the equipment.
    Please be patient while the assistant checks whether another room is available.
    She became more patient after working with children of different ages.
    A patient explanation can be more effective than a quick correction.
  • more patient comparative
  • most patient superlative
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