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impatiens

/ɪmˈpeɪ.ʃənz/
im · pa · ti · ens
Plural:impatiens
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• noun

1

Any of numerous widely cultivated flowering plants of the genus Impatiens, native to tropical and temperate regions, characterized by brightly colored blossoms and seed capsules that burst open elastically when touched.

Example

"She decided to plant a border of pink and white impatiens in the shaded areas of her garden because they thrive away from direct sunlight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The noun 'impatiens' is singular despite ending in '-s' and remains unchanged in the plural form, which often confuses English speakers who mistakenly assume it is strictly a plural word.

• Rhymes for impatiens

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impassive
impassively
impatience
impatiens
impatient
impatiently
impeach

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'impatiens' (meaning 'impatient'). The plant was given this botanical name because its ripe seed pods are highly sensitive to touch and 'impatiently' burst open elastically to scatter their seeds.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Impatiens. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/impatiens
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