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statured

American  
[stach-erd] / ˈstætʃ ərd /

adjective

  1. of or having a stature of a certain kind (usually used in combination).

    the short-statured inhabitants of the Malay Peninsula.


Etymology

Origin of statured

First recorded in 1600–10; stature + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Fish and Wildlife Service that small statured Mexican gray wolves are often mistaken for coyotes and that protecting coyotes would in turn cut down on wolf deaths.

From Seattle Times

“They’re a similar style of players. Mason’s a big statured guy. He has a very good arm, has enough mobility, like Ben. I think that we have a good plan for both guys.”

From Seattle Times

Modestly statured, his physical presence was nonetheless overwhelming.

From Washington Post

“There is no debate among any statured scientists of what is happening,” Harvard University earth scientist James McCarthy said in 1997.

From Washington Post

In February, at the start of spring training, seven statured Boras clients remained unsigned.

From Los Angeles Times