English Explanatory Dictionary

stature

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.
  2. Respect (social standing) coming from achievement or development.
  3. Statue.

Pronunciation

/ˈstæt͡ʃ.ə/ /ˈstæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ en-us-stature.ogg

Word forms

stature statures

Etymology

From Middle English stature, from Old French stature, from Latin statūra.

Derived words

outstature statured
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