stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈsta-chər 

1

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

2

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

Synonyms

• altitude
• elevation
• height
• inches

Examples of stature in a Sentence

The university has grown in stature during her time as president.

a man of surprisingly great stature

Recent Examples on the Web

With these moves, Musk has ensured that no one of his stature can fill his giant shoes. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 June 2024

In the future, my team will look into the genetic factors that led to the giraffe’s extraordinary stature and physique. —Douglas R. Cavener, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2024

So my team wanted to find out if males have proportionally longer necks when accounting for their overall stature, comprised of their head, neck and forelegs. —Douglas R. Cavener, The Conversation, 5 June 2024

Stone is listed at 6-foot-1, lacking the physical stature of Hershiser’s lanky 6-foot-3 frame on the mound. —Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

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, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈstach-ər 

1

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

2

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

artists of stature

Medical Definition

stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈstach-ər 

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