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

The necklace is also in excellent condition and completely intact, which is highly unusual for a Georgian jewel of this stature. —Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024

When talent agencies confirm new clients, agents rarely make statements but UTA sent out some words from partner and board member Blair Kohan in what can be seen as a signal of Anderson’s stature. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024

Moctar and his band gallop through a tightly edited collection informed by years of live performance, leveraging their international stature to call for Tuareg cultural pride and African self-determination on the world stage. —Pitchfork, 3 Dec. 2024

But their particular stature and values continue to hold the show back from dramatic and delicious potential. —Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 28 Nov. 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