Patience: meaning, definitions and examples
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patience
[ ˈpeɪʃ(ə)ns ]
virtue
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
Synonyms
endurance, forbearance, perseverance, tolerance
Examples of usage
- She handled the situation with patience and grace.
- It requires a lot of patience to teach young children.
- Patience is a key quality for a successful leader.
medical
The ability to suppress restlessness or annoyance when faced with delay.
Synonyms
composure, poise, self-control
Examples of usage
- The doctor advised him to have patience during the recovery process.
- Patience is crucial for a successful rehabilitation.
card games
A game for one player played with a deck of cards, the object of which is to use up all one's cards by forming particular arrangements and sequences.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She enjoys playing solitaire in her free time.
- Solitaire requires patience and strategy to win.
Translations
Translations of the word "patience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 paciência
🇮🇳 धैर्य
🇩🇪 Geduld
🇮🇩 kesabaran
🇺🇦 терпіння
🇵🇱 cierpliwość
🇯🇵 忍耐 (にんたい)
🇫🇷 patience
🇪🇸 paciencia
🇹🇷 sabır
🇰🇷 인내 (innae)
🇸🇦 صبر (sabr)
🇨🇿 trpělivost
🇸🇰 trpezlivosť
🇨🇳 耐心 (nàixīn)
🇸🇮 potrpežljivost
🇮🇸 þolinmæði
🇰🇿 шыдамдылық
🇬🇪 მოთმინება (motmineba)
🇦🇿 səbir
🇲🇽 paciencia
Etymology
The word 'patience' originated from the Middle English word 'pacience', from Old French 'patience', from Latin 'patientia', from the verb 'pati' meaning 'to suffer'. The concept of patience as a virtue has been valued in various cultures and religions throughout history, emphasizing the importance of calm endurance in the face of difficulties.
See also: impatient, impatiently, patiently, patients.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,074 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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