the semantic role of an entity that is not the agent but is directly involved in or affected by the happening denoted by the verb in the clause पर्याय: affected role, patient role,
a person who requires medical care; "the number of emergency patients has grown rapidly"
enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance; "a patient smile"; "was patient with the children"; "an exact and patient scientist"; "please be patient"