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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

patient

/ˈpeɪʃənt/ noun, adjective · British & US
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What does patient mean?

noun, adjective

A person who is receiving or recovering from medical treatment; having or showing a capacity to tolerate pain or difficulty calmly and without complaint.

Example

"She was a patient at the hospital for several weeks."

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