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

Typically, a visitor of his stature would play just a couple of songs before taking a bow. —Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 22 June 2024

Chapman was a man of large stature, but his friends say he will be remembered for his large heart. —J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2024

The chamber was originally discovered in 1967, and while its occupants’ ages could be estimated based on the skeletons’ stature, researchers knew nothing else about the deceased. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024

The city argued in court that the police response had nothing to do with Abdullah’s stature in local political circles. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 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