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

When Trump first launched his candidacy for president, many Republicans viewed him as a party outsider, a far cry from his stature within Republican politics today. —Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024

Iwuji anchors the production with his classical stature and fluency. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2024

In 1988, former Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis (5 foot 9) was worried about his stature against then-Vice President George H.W. Bush, who was 6 foot 2. —Alex Thompson, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024

Even the proportions of her skirt compared to her boots are perfect for her figure and stature. —Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 9 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