What is the root of impatiently? im- impat- patient - tient - tiently-
Health · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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The root of "impatiently" is "patient." The word "patient" means the ability to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. The addition of the prefix "im-" to "patient" in "impatiently" changes the meaning to indicate a lack of patience, characterized by eagerness, restlessness, or frustration in the face of delays or obstacles.