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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

inpatient

/ɪnˈpeɪtɪnt/ adjective · British & US
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What does inpatient mean?

adjective

Not able or willing to wait; impatient. Having a hospital bed for patients who require a longer stay than an outpatient.

Example

"She was an inpatient at the hospital for several weeks after her surgery."

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