patientless

pa·tient

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-shuh nt]
- /ˈpeɪ ʃənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pey-shuh nt]
- /ˈpeɪ ʃənt/

Definitions of patientless word

noun patientless a person who is under medical care or treatment. 1
noun patientless a person or thing that undergoes some action. 1
noun patientless Archaic. a sufferer or victim. 1
adjective patientless bearing provocation, annoyance, misfortune, delay, hardship, pain, etc., with fortitude and calm and without complaint, anger, or the like. 1
adjective patientless characterized by or expressing such a quality: a patient smile. 1
adjective patientless quietly and steadily persevering or diligent, especially in detail or exactness: a patient worker. 1

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Origin of patientless

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English pacient (adj. and noun) < Middle French < Latin patient- (stem of patiēns), present participle of patī to undergo, suffer, bear; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Patientless

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patientless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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