Stature Definition

stăchər
noun
The height of a person, or sometimes an animal, in a natural standing position.
Webster's New World
An achieved level; status.
American Heritage
Development, growth, or level of attainment, esp. as worthy of esteem.
Moral stature.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Stature

Noun

Singular:
stature
Plural:
statures

Origin of Stature

  • Middle English from Old French from Latin statūra stā- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French stature, from Latin statūra.

    From Wiktionary

Stature Sentence Examples

  • Their stature is estimated to be about 5 ft.

  • It is true that the Japanese are shorter in stature than either the Chinese or the Koreans.

  • The Athapascans of New Mexico are of middle stature, the Pueblo peoples are short.

  • They were celebrated for their extraordinary stature and strength.

  • They are short in stature, with little hair on the body and face.

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Words Starting With

SSTSTA

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EREURE

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