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patience
Definitions
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noun
The
ability
to
remain
calm
and
not
become
annoyed
when
dealing
with
problems
or
difficult
people
.
She
showed
great
patience
while
waiting
for
the
doctor
.
Teaching
young
children
requires
a
lot
of
patience
.
He
listened
with
patience
as
she
explained
her
situation
.
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Language
Latin
Original word
patientia
Originally meant
suffering, endurance
Background
The word 'patience' comes from the Latin 'patientia', which means suffering or endurance. It entered the English language in the 12th century, reflecting the idea of enduring hardships calmly.