Noun
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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
- affected role - patient role -
a person who requires medical care
"the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
Adjective
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enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
"a patient smile"
"was patient with the children"
"an exact and patient scientist"
"please be patient"