In a patient manner; with endurance, tolerance, and calm persistence despite difficulties, delays, or provocations. Without showing annoyance or anxiety.
From Latin 'patientia' meaning 'suffering, endurance', from 'pati' (to suffer, endure). The '-ly' suffix forms the adverb. The meaning evolved from enduring suffering to enduring delays or difficulties calmly.
The connection between 'patient' and 'suffering' reveals that patience was originally about enduring hardship - which explains why waiting patiently can feel like a skill that requires real emotional strength!
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