patience /ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/noun 2forms 1phrases 5 noun2 •the quality of staying calm, and not getting angry, when something is slow or goes wrongMusical perfection requires practice and a lot of patience.I appreciate the patience with which you've explained it. •(UK) Any of various card games that can be played by one person. formspatiences Phrases with patience lose patienceTo become impatient. patience of an angelA great deal of patience. patience of JobA great amount of patience. patience of Mother TeresaA great deal of patience. test someone's patienceTo begin to frustrate someone.
