amerikai:
brit:
1. A person or animal who receives treatment from a doctor or other medically educated person.
2. (grammar) The 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.
3. One who, or that which, is passively affected; a passive recipient.
1. (of a person) Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.
2. Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
patient endeavour
3. Physically able to suffer or bear.