Definitions For Patient

noun

  • 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
  • A person who requires medical care

adjective

  • Enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance

verb

  • A person who receives medical care or treatment

Is Patients a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
10
Words with Friends
12

The word Patient is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Patient in a Sentence

  • I hate having to stand in long lines. I'm just not very patient.
  • The teacher treated her students in a patient and understanding way.
  • “Aren't you finished yet?” “Be patient. I'll be done soon.”
  • Several patients were waiting to see the doctor.
  • The nurse asked the patient to change into a paper gown

Antonyms for Patients

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