What is the comparative form of “overpatient”?
The comparative form of “overpatient” is “more patient”.Example
She is more patient with her children than with her coworkers.
Example
Waiting in line at the grocery store is more patient than waiting for a bus.
What is the superlative form of “overpatient”?
The superlative form of “overpatient” is “most patient”.Example
Among all the patients, she is the most patient.
Example
The elderly woman was the most patient person I've ever met.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "patient" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more patient" and "most patient" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of tolerance or endurance.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Patient" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more patient”
Used to describe someone who is more accepting or understanding of delays or difficulties.
Example
He is more tolerant of other people's mistakes than his own.
Used to indicate someone who is more patient and able to endure hardships or annoyances without complaint.
Example
The teacher is more forbearing with disruptive students than other teachers.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most patient”
Used to describe someone who is the most accepting or understanding of delays or difficulties.
Example
The manager is the most tolerant of all the employees.
Used to indicate someone who is the most patient and able to endure hardships or annoyances without complaint.
Example
My grandmother is the most forbearing person I know.
Using than with comparative “more patient”
When using the comparative form "more patient" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more patient with her children than with her coworkers." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of patience towards "her children" is higher than the level of patience towards "her coworkers."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more patient” and “most patient” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Parenting
Being a parent requires more patience than being a teacher.
Being a parent requires more patience than being a teacher.
- 2Customer Service
Dealing with difficult customers requires the most patience.
Dealing with difficult customers requires the most patience.
- 3Healthcare
Nurses need to have more patience when caring for elderly patients.
Nurses need to have more patience when caring for elderly patients.
- 4Traffic
Driving in rush hour requires the most patience.
Driving in rush hour requires the most patience.
Related idioms and phrases
Patience is a virtue
It is good to be patient and wait for the things we want or need.
Example
I know waiting is hard, but remember, patience is a virtue.
Bite one's tongue
To refrain from speaking or expressing one's opinion, especially when it is difficult to do so.
Example
Even though she disagreed, she decided to bite her tongue and not argue.
