Definitions
1.AdjectiveWilling to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting."Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours."
2.AdjectiveConstant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent."patient endeavour; a patient wait; patient analysis"
3.AdjectivePhysically able to suffer or bear.
4.NounA person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care."Hello, is your practice currently accepting new patients? I'd like to become a patient there if so.; At the veterinary clinic, caring for the patients successfully and dealing with the patients’ owners successfully are both necessary skills."
5.NounThe noun or noun phrase that is semantically on the receiving end of a verb's action."The subject of a passive verb is usually a patient."
6.NounOne who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.