Patience

Definition

Patience refers to the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃəns/
• Respelling: PAY-shuhns (with "PAY" as in "pay," and "shuhns" as in "nations")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃəns/
• Respelling: PAY-shuhns (similar to American English, with "PAY" as in "pay," and "shuhns" as in "nations")

In both dialects, "patience" is pronounced with the primary stress on the first syllable, "PAY." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, emphasizing the clear articulation of the "PAY" part followed by the "shuhns."

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word "patientia," meaning "endurance," from "pati," which means "to suffer."

Derivatives

• Patiently
• Impatience
• Impatiently
• Patient (when referring to a person demonstrating the characteristic)
• Impatient

Synonyms

• Forbearance
• Tolerance
• Endurance

Antonyms

• Impatience
• Restlessness
• Irritability

Usage

"Patience" is often used to describe a person's ability to remain calm and not get upset, especially when faced with a difficult or challenging situation. It can be employed in various contexts, from teaching and parenting to personal relationships and self-discipline.

Related Terms

• Perseverance
• Resilience
• Stoicism
• Fortitude
• Calmness

Detailed Definition

Noun

• The ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay.
• Example: "Thanks for waiting; I appreciate your patience."

• Quiet, steady perseverance; even-tempered care; diligence.
• Example: "The artist's meticulous patience resulted in a masterpiece."

• The capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc.
• Example: "Recovering from the injury requiWith patience, she unraveled the tangled thread.red patience and determination."