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patient meaning in Tamil

நோயாளி nōyāḷi

/ˈpeɪ̯ʃənt/

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patient in Tamil: நோயாளி (nōyāḷi). In English, patient means willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

Tamil words for patient

someone who receives treatment from a doctor
நோயாளி nōyāḷi

English meaning of patient

  1. adjective Willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.
  2. adjective Constant in pursuit or exertion; persevering; calmly diligent.
  3. adjective Physically able to suffer or bear.
  4. noun A person or animal that receives health care from a doctor, nurse, dentist, allied health practitioner, or other person educated in health care.

Full definition of patient

patient in a sentence

  • Be patient: your friends will arrive in a few hours.
  • Hello, is your practice currently accepting new patients? I'd like to become a patient there if so.
  • At the veterinary clinic, caring for the patients successfully and dealing with the patients’ owners successfully are both necessary skills.

Synonyms of patient

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Questions about patient in Tamil

What is the meaning of patient in Tamil?
Patient in Tamil is நோயாளி (nōyāḷi).
patient என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Patient: நோயாளி (nōyāḷi).
What does patient mean in English?
Patient means willing to wait if necessary; not losing one's temper while waiting.

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