Patient (Noun/Adjective)
Syllable division: pa·​tient
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/ US: /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

British Pronunciation of the word Patient

Patient as a NOUN
Meaning: A person who is treated by a doctor/dentist. A person who receives medical care.
Example:
> Good morning. I am a patient of Dr. Phill, can you please book an appointment for me?
> She has been a patient of his since he started his practice 20 years ago.

Patient as an ADJECTIVE
Meaning: When you are not in a hurry / when you are willing to bear with somethings.
Example:
> He is a much more patient person than I am, I would have lost my temper by now.
> They are the most patient family that I know. Nothing upsets them easily.

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