Patience

Meanings

1. The ability to wait calmly without complaint
2. Tolerance of delay or problems
3. Steady perseverance

Example Sentences

• "Learning a new language requires patience and daily practice."
• "The doctor's patience with young children made her a favourite at the hospital."
• "His patience finally paid off when he received the promotion after five years."

Etymology

From Latin 'patientia' (endurance, submission), from 'pati' (to suffer, endure). Related to 'patient', 'passion', and 'passive' — all involve enduring something.

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