Patiens vs. Patience: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on November 16, 2023
Patiens is an incorrect spelling. Patience refers to the capacity to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.
Which is correct: Patiens or Patience
How to spell Patience?
Patiens is Incorrect
Patience is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember "ence" in "Patience" is correct, while "ens" in "Patiens" is not.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 16, 2023
Link "Patience" with "silence" as both end in "ence."
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Nov 16, 2023
Visualize a calm person exuding "patience," focusing on the “ence” ending.
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Nov 16, 2023
Think of the phrase "Patience is a virtue" to recall the correct spelling.
Harlon Moss
Nov 16, 2023
Note that "patience" sounds like "pay-shence," indicating the "ence" ending.
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 16, 2023
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Patiens and Patience Definitions
Patience
A quality that shows self-restraint and forbearance.
Patience is required when teaching young children.
Janet White
Sep 10, 2023
Patience
The willingness to suppress restlessness when confronted with delay.
With a little patience, we can solve this problem.
Sara Rehman
Sep 10, 2023
Patience
The capacity of being patient, as the bearing of provocation.
It takes a lot of patience to deal with customer complaints.
Harlon Moss
Sep 10, 2023
Patience
The ability to wait calmly without complaining.
Her patience was tested during the long delay.
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Sep 10, 2023
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Patience
The capacity, quality, or fact of being patient
"The task of mastering ancient languages ... takes years of study, and persistence, and patience" (Cullen Murphy).
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
The quality of being patient.
Musical perfection requires practice and a lot of patience.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
Any of various card games that can be played by one person. Called solitaire in the US and Canada.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
The state or quality of being patient; the power of suffering with fortitude; uncomplaining endurance of evils or wrongs, as toil, pain, poverty, insult, oppression, calamity, etc.
Strengthened with all might, . . . unto all patience and long-suffering.
I must have patience to endure the load.
Who hath learned lowlinessFrom his Lord's cradle, patience from his cross.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
The act or power of calmly or contentedly waiting for something due or hoped for; forbearance.
Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
Constancy in labor or application; perseverance.
He learned with patience, and with meekness taught.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
A kind of dock (Rumex Patientia), less common in America than in Europe; monk's rhubarb.
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Sep 08, 2023
Patience
Tolerance toward those who are difficult or annoying.
He showed great patience with his noisy neighbors.
Sara Rehman
Sep 10, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Patience?
Derived from the Latin "patientia," meaning "endurance" or "suffering."
Sawaira Riaz
Nov 16, 2023
Which vowel is used before Patience?
Typically "a" as in "a lot of patience."
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Nov 16, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Patience?
No specific conjunction is predominantly associated with "patience."
Sara Rehman
Nov 16, 2023
What is the plural form of Patience?
Patiences, though it's rarely used in plural form.
Harlon Moss
Nov 16, 2023
Is the Patience term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but can be used metaphorically.
Harlon Moss
Nov 16, 2023
How is Patience used in a sentence?
She demonstrated immense patience while waiting for her turn.
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Nov 16, 2023
Which article is used with Patience?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on the context.
Harlon Moss
Nov 16, 2023
What is the first form of Patience?
Patience is a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms.
Sara Rehman
Nov 16, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
