stature

noun

stat·​ure ˈsta-chər How to pronounce stature (audio)
1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement

Examples of stature in a Sentence

The university has grown in stature during her time as president. a man of surprisingly great stature
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For a company of Apple’s scale and stature, lagging behind its major competitors on AI is like lagging behind the competition on the internet in 2000. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 12 July 2025 Astrid was such a star, a balm to Jess’s soul, and the best proof that Jess has it somewhere in herself not to be totally selfish — Astrid was the only being Jess could seemingly put above, or at least in equal stature, to herself. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 11 July 2025 How does President Trump — who unabashedly likens himself to Napoleon — compare in stature, intellect and commendable achievements? W.e. Gutman, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2025 Japan, too, enjoys culinary prominence that mirrors its industrial stature. Chris Reed, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for stature

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of stature was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Stature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stature. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

stature

noun
stat·​ure ˈstach-ər How to pronounce stature (audio)
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 How to pronounce stature (audio)
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position

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