stature
Stature (noun) means a person or animal's natural height when standing upright. Example: “Despite his short stature, he was a dominant force on the basketball court.”
How to use stature
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither your physical height, or the level of respect and standing you've earned.
Most modern use is figurative — "a person of great stature" almost always means respected or important, not literally tall.
Word forms
statures plural
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Despite his short _____, he was a dominant force on the basketball court.
Etymology
From Old French stature, going back to Latin statura, "height, size" — from the same root as "stand" and "status."
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What does “stature” mean?
The word “stature” means a person or animal's natural height when standing upright. In plain terms, either your physical height, or the level of respect and standing you've earned.
How do you pronounce “stature”?
“Stature” is pronounced STACH-uh (/ˈstæt͡ʃ.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stature” in a sentence?
Here is “stature” used in a sentence: “Despite his short stature, he was a dominant force on the basketball court.”
What part of speech is “stature”?
“Stature” is a noun.
Where does the word “stature” come from?
The word “stature” comes from Latin. From Old French stature, going back to Latin statura, "height, size" — from the same root as "stand" and "status.".
Is “stature” a common word?
“Stature” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “stature” have?
“Stature” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or animal's natural height when standing upright.