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stance

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noun \ˈstan(t)s\

Simple Definition of stance

  • : a publicly stated opinion

  • : a way of standing

Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary

Full Definition of stance

  1. 1 chiefly Scottish a :  stationb :  site

  2. 2a :  a way of standing or being placed :  postureb :  intellectual or emotional attitude <took an antiwar stance>

  3. 3a :  the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swingb :  the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates

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Origin and Etymology of stance

Middle English stance, staunce, from Middle French estance position, posture, stay, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *stantia, from Latin stant-, stans, present participle of stare to stand


First Known Use: 14th century

stance Synonyms

Synonyms
attitude, carriage, poise

STANCE Defined for Kids

stance

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noun \ˈstans\

Definition of stance for Students

  1. :  way of standing :  posture <… he positioned my body for the perfect ski stance. — Ann M. Martin, Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation>



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