patience
/ˈpeɪ̯.ʃəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: patiences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The quality of being patient.
Noun
Examples
Musical perfection requires practice and a lot of patience.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any of various card games that can be played by one person.
NounRegister: UK
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “patience” mean?
The quality of being patient.
Is “patience” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.