1pa·tient 
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ adjective
/ˈpeɪʃənt/ adjective [more patient; most patient] 1 : able to remain calm and not become annoyed when waiting for a long time or when dealing with problems or difficult people
▪ 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.” — often + with ▪ The teacher was patient with her students. — opposite impatient 2 : done in a careful way over a long period of time without hurrying
▪ Proofreading requires patient attention to detail. ▪ They put in years of patient labor/work on the project.
▪ 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.” — often + with ▪ The teacher was patient with her students. — opposite impatient
▪ Proofreading requires patient attention to detail. ▪ They put in years of patient labor/work on the project.
— pa·tient·ly adverb
▪ He patiently waited for his turn. ▪ The teacher patiently explained the new material.
▪ He patiently waited for his turn. ▪ The teacher patiently explained the new material.
