stature

stat·ure

noun \ˈsta-chər\

Definition of STATURE

1

: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

2

: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

Examples of STATURE

1. The university has grown in stature during her time as president.
2. <a man of surprisingly great stature>

Origin of STATURE

Middle English, from Anglo-French estature, stature, from Latin statura, from status, past participle of stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to STATURE

Synonyms: altitude, elevation, inches, height

Related Words: rise; highness, loftiness, tallness

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Rhymes with STATURE

batcher, catcher, hatcher, matcher, scratcher, snatcher, thatcher, Thatcher