English · Emotions & Feelings
patience
ˈpeɪʃəns
[ˈpeɪʃəns]
the ability to wait calmly
Beginnernoun
Definition
The capacity to accept delay or trouble without becoming upset.
Example
Teaching children requires a lot of patience.
Teaching children requires a lot of patience.
Etymology
From Latin 'patientia' meaning 'endurance, suffering'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used about waiting, teaching, and enduring difficulty calmly.