Can Patient Be a Noun?

patient is an adjective and a noun, patiently is an adverb, patience is a noun:Be patient with the baby. That doctor has many patients.

What is the definition of patient when it is used as a noun?

noun. pa·​tient | \ ˈpā-shənt \ Definition of patient (Entry 2 of 2) 1a : an individual awaiting or under medical care and treatment cancer patients psychiatric patients.

Can a patient be a verb?

The verb patient means having an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.