patient

nouns

a person who requires medical care

"the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"

patient

is a member of

the responsibility of a physician to act in the best interests of the patient

is a member of

the responsibility of a nurse to act in the best interests of the patient

is a type of (narrower)

a person requiring professional services

"a typical case was the suburban housewife described by a marriage counselor"

is a type of (narrower)

a person suffering from an illness

the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

"a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"

patient

is derived from

antonym

is similar to

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

"a diligent (or patient) worker"; "with persevering (or patient) industry she revived the failing business"

is similar to

patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble

"an enduring disposition"; "a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife"

is similar to

showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment

"seemly and forbearing...yet strong enough to resist aggression"; "was longanimous in the face of suffering"

is similar to

showing the capacity for endurance

"injustice can make us tolerant and forgiving"; "a man patient of distractions"

is similar to

capable of accepting delay with equanimity

"was unhurried with the small children"