Stature
The height of a person or thing, or more often, a person’s standing, reputation, or level of respect in a community.
nounStature
The height of a person or thing, or more often, a person’s standing, reputation, or level of respect in a community.
nounImagine This
Imagine a world leader walking into a crowded hall; their tall, upright figure commands attention, and the room grows quiet as everyone contemplates both their height and the respect they command due to their stature.
Sounds Like
STAT-yər (roughly 'STAT-yer'), rhymes with 'nature' in some accents.
Looks Like
Looks like 'statue' with an -ure ending; also visually related to 'status'.
Remember This
Stature can refer to physical height or to social standing. It often pairs with adjectives like 'high' or 'great' (high stature, great stature). Related words include status, reputation, and eminence.
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height, size, standing, status, prestige, eminence, reputation
Note
Do not confuse with statue (a sculpture). Stature emphasizes standing or reputation in addition to height; context will usually reveal which sense is meant.
Study Deeper
- Despite his short stature, he spoke with remarkable authority.
- Her stature in the scientific community rose after the groundbreaking study.
From Latin statūra meaning 'standing, height, size', from stāre 'to stand'; related to status and statue.
STATURE: Standing Tall And Respected Everywhere.
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