stature

[stach-er]

noun

1. the height of a human or animal body.

2. the height of any object.

3. degree of development attained; level of achievement.

   a minister of great stature.

stature

/ ˈstætʃə /

noun

1. the height of something, esp a person or animal when standing

2. the degree of development of a person

   the stature of a champion

3. intellectual or moral greatness

   a man of stature

Word History and Origins

Origin of stature¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old French estature < Latin statūra, equivalent to stat ( us ) past participle of stāre to stand + -ūra -ure

Word History and Origins

Origin of stature¹

C13: via Old French from Latin statūra , from stāre to stand

Example Sentences

After consulting with the board, Pogue later noted that proof of a new architect, particularly someone of Johnson’s stature, “could be really good for the museum.”

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These vary and can include changes to physical features, stiffness of the limbs and short stature.

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He also understood that Thanksgiving has no festive tree to proclaim its stature, like Christmas a few weeks away.

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Penelope thought of Madame Ionesco: her short stature, the poor condition of her teeth, her collection of voluminous scarves, and her excellent recipe for Gypsy cakes, of which the children had grown quite fond.

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Bunce said there is a big difference between Joshua fighting someone of Ngannou's physical stature compared to Paul, though.

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Related Words

• ability 
• cachet 
• caliber 
• capacity 
• competence 
• dignity 
• eminence 
• prestige 
• prominence 
• qualification 
• quality 
• size 
• standing 
• status 
• value