2syllables
patient
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patient is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, patient is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpatient
1noun
- A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
- (grammar) The noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action.
Example: "The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient."
- One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
1adjective
- (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
Example: "Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours."
- Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
Example: "patient endeavour"
- Physically able to suffer or bear.
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