'patiently' originates from the Latin word 'patientia,' where 'patient-' meant 'suffering' or 'enduring.'

'patientia' transformed into the Old French word 'pacience,' and eventually became the modern English word 'patient' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'suffering or enduring,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tolerating delays or problems without annoyance.'