PATIENT
Scrabble letter values: P3A1T1I1E1N1T1 = 9
Definition
- adjective enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance.
- noun a person who requires medical care.
- 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. — synonyms: affected_role, patient_role
Examples
- “a patient smile”
- “was patient with the children”
- “an exact and patient scientist”