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

For both parties, the true focus of this season is returning LaVine to his former stature in the league to pave the way forward for a new future in Chicago — one that, most likely, starts with a trade to send LaVine to a new team. —Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Sep. 2024

As his stature grew, Mutombo found his signature finger-wag move. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024

Pesto the baby penguin is big both online — where his viral fame is growing to Moo Deng levels of excitement — and in stature. —Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2024

The continuing decline in the Postal Service ‘s stature has lately been countered by what appears to be a concerted effort to burnish DeJoy’s image. —Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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