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

At every level of football, Henry said, someone argued his stature was better suited for defense. —Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024

Since season one, Silo has had a powerhouse actor lurking mostly in the deep background of the story, popping up for a scene or two in a few episodes but never getting showcased the way someone of her talent and stature deserves. —Noel Murray, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024

As part of its ongoing antitrust scrutiny of the search-and-advertising giant’s stature, the Justice Department might push Google to sell Chrome. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024

His stature is owed above all to a single work—the oratorio Messiah. —Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 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