A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
The earlier the treatment is given, the better the patient's chances.
She was tough but wonderful with her patients.
He specialized in treatment of cancer patients.
client
Synonyms: sick person, case, sufferer, invalid More Synonyms of patient
2. adjective
If you are patient, you stay calm and do not get annoyed, for example when something takes a long time, or when someone is not doing what you want them to do.
Please be patient–your cheque will arrive.
He was endlessly kind and patient with children. [+ with]
Synonyms: forbearing, understanding, forgiving, mild More Synonyms of patient
patientlyadverb [ADVERB with verb]
She waited patiently for Frances to finish.
More Synonyms of patient
patient in British English
(ˈpeɪʃənt)
adjective
1.
enduring trying circumstances with even temper
2.
tolerant; understanding
3.
capable of accepting delay with equanimity
4.
persevering or diligent
a patient worker
5. archaic
admitting of a certain interpretation
noun
6.
a person who is receiving medical care
7. rare
a person or thing that is the recipient of some action
Derived forms
patiently (ˈpatiently)
adverb
Word origin
C14: see patience
patient in American English
(ˈpeɪʃənt)
adjective
1.
bearing or enduring pain, trouble, etc. without complaining or losing self-control
2.
refusing to be provoked or angered, as by an insult; forbearing; tolerant
3.
calmly tolerating delay, confusion, inefficiency, etc.
4.
able to wait calmly for something desired
5.
showing or characterized by patience
a patient face
6.
steady; diligent; persevering
a patient worker
7. Rare
receiving action; passive
noun
8.
a person receiving care or treatment, esp. from a doctor
9. Rare
a person who receives an action
10. Grammar
the word or words designating the person or thing affected by the action of the verb
Idioms:
patient of
Derived forms
patiently (ˈpatiently)
adverb
Word origin
ME pacient < OFr < L patiens, patient, prp. of pati: see passion
Recently patients have been given the third option of active surveillance.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Tissue biopsies can be inaccessible in lung cancer patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Patients rarely sue doctors who are thoughtful and caring.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It means millions of cancer patients are getting treatment that is not up to scratch.
The Sun (2016)
Patients are waiting longer to see a consultant.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Leicester hospitals declared a crisis and urged patients to stay away because waiting times were so long.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The patient would also be made aware an alarm had been raised.
Computing (2010)
This finding might encourage patients to seek treatment for health anxiety and to trust their heart.
The Sun (2016)
He sat quietly at a desk, methodical, patient and calm.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Primary care trusts are not good at value for money or understanding what patients need.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Patient care improved too because the deal encouraged quality.
The Sun (2008)
All of this calls for a new kind of patient who thinks differently about healthcare.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Can one of his fellow patients help give him a reality check?
The Sun (2013)
Set your nephew a good example by being a source of calm and patient good humour.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The charity says that isolation is a serious problem for cancer patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
His report said both groups of patients should get the highest employment and support allowance.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Using it resulted in twice as many patients suppressing the virus.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Some hospitals have also cancelled operations to make way for the most seriously ill flu patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
What should the relationship between doctor and patient be?
Christianity Today (2000)
The general criticism is that it takes too long for our patients to see a consultant.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
We were very good defensively and we were also very patient.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
At present there is a problem with using them for treating patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The obese patients suffered more from infections and fatal heart conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
The report also said overweight doctors and nurses were setting a bad example to patients.
The Sun (2013)
Three healthcare assistants have been charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of elderly hospital patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Successful treatment with one patient is not enough.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Pilots will be set up to train nurses and healthcare assistants together in offering basic care to patients.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Childcare used to be thought of as a job for kind and patient people rather than the academically gifted.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Examples of poor practice uncovered included locking bedroom and other doors without explanation and patients staying in rehabilitation services for long periods.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In Afghanistan she had only a single day in which no patients arrived.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Miles was one of the loyal, patient workers.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Both do their best to improve the food that arrives at a patient's bedside.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Many patients are given mild sedatives or anti-depressants.
Knowles, Jane Know Your Own Mind (1991)
Quotations
That patient is not like to recover who makes the doctor his heirThomas FullerGnomologia
In other languages
patient
British English: patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ ADJECTIVE
If you are patient, you don't get angry quickly.
American English: patient
Arabic: صَبُورٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: paciente
Chinese: 耐心的
Croatian: strpljiv
Czech: trpělivý
Danish: tålmodig
Dutch: geduldig
European Spanish: paciente
Finnish: kärsivällinen
French: patient attentif
German: geduldig
Greek: υπομονετικός
Italian: paziente
Japanese: 忍耐強い
Korean: 인내심이 있는
Norwegian: tålmodig
Polish: cierpliwy
European Portuguese: paciente
Romanian: răbdător
Russian: терпеливый
Latin American Spanish: paciente que tiene paciencia
Swedish: tålmodig
Thai: อดทน
Turkish: sabırlı
Ukrainian: терплячий
Vietnamese: kiên nhẫn
British English: patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ NOUN
A patient is someone that a nurse or a doctor is looking after.
American English: patient
Arabic: مَرِيضٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: paciente
Chinese: 病人
Croatian: pacijent
Czech: pacient
Danish: patient
Dutch: patiënt
European Spanish: paciente
Finnish: potilas
French: patient hôpital
German: Patient
Greek: ασθενής
Italian: paziente
Japanese: 患者
Korean: 환자
Norwegian: pasient
Polish: pacjent
European Portuguese: paciente
Romanian: pacient
Russian: пациент
Latin American Spanish: paciente enfermo
Swedish: patient
Thai: คนป่วย
Turkish: hasta
Ukrainian: пацієнт
Vietnamese: bệnh nhân
All related terms of 'patient'
in-patient
An in-patient is someone who stays in hospital while they receive their treatment.
patient of
capable of bearing ( fatigue , thirst , etc.)
panel patient
a patient insured under the National Health Insurance Scheme
sick patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
cancer patient
a person who is receiving medical treatment for a malignant growth or tumour
patient access
If you have access to something such as information or equipment, you have the opportunity or right to see it or use it.
patient safety
Safety is the state of being safe from harm or danger .
private patient
a patient receiving medical treatment not paid for by the National Health Service
heartsink patient
a patient who repeatedly visits his or her doctor's surgery , often with multiple or non-specific symptoms , and whose complaints are impossible to treat
hospital patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital . A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
individual patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital . A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
patient feedback
If you get feedback on your work or progress , someone tells you how well or badly you are doing, and how you could improve . If you get good feedback you have worked or performed well.
terminal patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital . A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
transplant patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital . A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
vulnerable patient
A patient is a person who is receiving medical treatment from a doctor or hospital. A patient is also someone who is registered with a particular doctor.
patient information
Information about someone or something consists of facts about them.
patient confidentiality
the law that a doctor or medical practitioner cannot reveal anything said to them by their patients during consultation or treatment
outpatient
An outpatient is someone who receives treatment at a hospital but does not spend the night there.
Obamacare
an act passed by the US Congress in 2010 to expand and regulate the American healthcare system
Chinese translation of 'patient'
patient
(ˈpeɪʃnt)
n(c)
(Med) 病人 (bìngrén) (个(個), gè)
adj
[person]耐心的 (nàixīn de)
to be patient with sb对(對)某人有耐心 (duì mǒurén yǒu nàixīn)
(noun)
Definition
a person who is receiving medical care
She specializes in the treatment of cancer patients.
Synonyms
sick person
case
Expensive hospital cases are monitored by a case manager.
sufferer
invalid
I hate being treated as an invalid.
1 (adjective)
Definition
enduring difficult situations with an even temper
She was endlessly kind and patient with children.
Synonyms
forbearing
understanding
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
forgiving
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
mild
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
accommodating
tolerant
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
indulgent
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
lenient
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
even-tempered
Opposites
impatient
,
cross
,
bad-tempered
,
intolerant
,
cantankerous
,
ill-tempered
,
crotchety (informal)
,
ill-humoured
,
narky (British, slang)
,
ratty (British, New Zealand, informal)
,
abrupt
,
irritable
,
snappy
,
curt
,
brusque
,
irascible
,
testy
2 (adjective)
Definition
persevering or diligent
years of patient devotion to her family
Synonyms
long-suffering
I went back to my wonderful, long-suffering wife.
resigned
He gave a resigned smile.
calm
Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
enduring
quiet
He's a nice quiet man.
composed
She was standing beside him, very calm and composed.
persistent
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
philosophical
He was remarkably philosophical about his failure.
serene
She looked as calm and serene as always.
persevering
stoical
He had been stoical at their parting.
submissive
Most doctors want their patients to be submissive.
self-possessed
uncomplaining
untiring
an untiring fighter for justice, democracy and tolerance
Quotation
That patient is not like to recover who makes the doctor his heir [Thomas Fuller – Gnomologia]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of calm
Definition
not showing or not feeling agitation or excitement
Try to keep calm and just tell me what happened.
Synonyms
cool,
relaxed,
composed,
sedate,
undisturbed,
collected,
unmoved,
dispassionate,
unfazed (informal),
impassive,
unflappable (informal),
unruffled,
unemotional,
self-possessed,
imperturbable,
equable,
keeping your cool,
unexcited,
unexcitable,
as cool as a cucumber,
chilled (informal)
in the sense of case
Definition
a person or problem dealt with by a doctor, social worker, or solicitor
Expensive hospital cases are monitored by a case manager.
Synonyms
patient,
client,
sufferer
in the sense of composed
Definition
(of people) in control of their feelings
She was standing beside him, very calm and composed.
Synonyms
calm,
together (slang),
cool,
collected,
relaxed,
confident,
poised,
at ease,
laid-back (informal),
serene,
tranquil,
sedate,
self-controlled,
level-headed,
unfazed (informal),
unflappable,
unruffled,
self-possessed,
imperturbable,
unworried,
keeping your cool,
as cool as a cucumber,
chilled (informal),
grounded
Synonyms of 'patient'
patient
Explore 'patient' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of forgiving
Definition
willing to forgive
People are not in a very forgiving mood.
Synonyms
lenient,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
patient,
mild,
humane,
gracious,
long-suffering,
merciful,
magnanimous,
forbearing,
willing to forgive,
soft-hearted
in the sense of indulgent
Definition
kind or lenient, often to excess
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do what he wanted.
Synonyms
lenient,
liberal,
kind,
kindly,
understanding,
gentle,
tender,
mild,
fond,
favourable,
tolerant,
gratifying,
easy-going,
compliant,
permissive,
forbearing
in the sense of invalid
Definition
a person who is disabled or chronically ill
I hate being treated as an invalid.
Synonyms
patient,
sufferer,
convalescent,
valetudinarian
in the sense of lenient
Definition
tolerant, not strict or severe
The Professor takes a slightly more lenient view.
Synonyms
merciful,
sparing,
gentle,
forgiving,
kind,
tender,
mild,
tolerant,
compassionate,
clement,
indulgent,
forbearing
in the sense of mild
Definition
gentle or temperate in character, climate, or behaviour
He is a mild man, reasonable almost to the point of blandness.
Synonyms
gentle,
kind,
easy,
soft,
pacific,
calm,
moderate,
forgiving,
tender,
pleasant,
mellow,
compassionate,
indulgent,
serene,
easy-going,
amiable,
meek,
placid,
docile,
merciful,
peaceable,
forbearing,
equable,
easy-oasy (slang),
chilled (informal)
in the sense of persistent
Definition
showing persistence
He phoned again this morning – he's very persistent.
Synonyms
determined,
dogged,
fixed,
steady,
enduring,
stubborn,
persevering,
resolute,
tireless,
tenacious,
steadfast,
obstinate,
indefatigable,
immovable,
assiduous,
obdurate,
stiff-necked,
unflagging,
pertinacious
in the sense of philosophical
Definition
calm and stoical in the face of difficulties or disappointments
He was remarkably philosophical about his failure.
Synonyms
stoical,
calm,
composed,
patient,
cool,
collected,
resigned,
serene,
tranquil,
sedate,
impassive,
unruffled,
imperturbable
in the sense of quiet
Definition
modest or reserved
He's a nice quiet man.
Synonyms
reserved,
retiring,
shy,
collected,
gentle,
mild,
composed,
serene,
sedate,
meek,
placid,
docile,
unflappable (informal),
phlegmatic,
peaceable,
imperturbable,
equable,
even-tempered,
unexcitable
in the sense of resigned
Definition
content to endure something unpleasant
He gave a resigned smile.
Synonyms
stoical,
patient,
subdued,
long-suffering,
compliant,
submissive,
acquiescent,
unresisting,
unprotesting
in the sense of serene
Definition
peaceful or calm
She looked as calm and serene as always.
Synonyms
calm,
peaceful,
tranquil,
composed,
sedate,
placid,
undisturbed,
untroubled,
unruffled,
imperturbable,
chilled (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of stoical
Definition
suffering great difficulties without showing one's feelings
He had been stoical at their parting.
Synonyms
resigned,
long-suffering,
phlegmatic,
philosophic,
cool,
calm,
indifferent,
stoic,
dispassionate,
impassive,
stolid,
imperturbable
in the sense of submissive
Definition
showing quiet obedience
Most doctors want their patients to be submissive.
Synonyms
meek,
passive,
obedient,
compliant,
patient,
resigned,
yielding,
accommodating,
humble,
subdued,
lowly,
abject,
amenable,
docile,
dutiful,
ingratiating,
malleable,
deferential,
pliant,
obsequious,
uncomplaining,
tractable,
acquiescent,
biddable,
unresisting,
bootlicking (informal),
obeisant
in the sense of tolerant
Definition
accepting of the beliefs, actions, etc., of other people
They need to be tolerant of different points of view.
Synonyms
broad-minded,
understanding,
sympathetic,
open-minded,
patient,
fair,
soft,
catholic,
charitable,
indulgent,
easy-going,
long-suffering,
lax,
lenient,
permissive,
magnanimous,
free and easy,
forbearing,
kind-hearted,
unprejudiced,
complaisant,
latitudinarian,
unbigoted,
easy-oasy (slang)
in the sense of understanding
Definition
kind, sympathetic, or tolerant towards people
Her boss, who was very understanding, gave her time off.
Synonyms
sympathetic,
kind,
compassionate,
considerate,
kindly,
accepting,
patient,
sensitive,
forgiving,
discerning,
tolerant,
responsive,
perceptive,
forbearing
in the sense of untiring
an untiring fighter for justice, democracy and tolerance