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   stature

   /ˈstatʃə/

   noun

   • 1. a person's natural height: "a man of short stature" Similar heighttallnessloftinesssizebuildphysical make-up
   • ▪ importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement: "an architect of international stature" Similar reputationreputestandingstatuspositionprestigedistinctionillustriousnesseminencepre-eminenceprominenceimportanceimportinfluenceweightconsequenceaccountnotefamecelebrityrenownacclaim

   Word Origin Middle English: via Old French from Latin statura, from stare ‘to stand’. The sense ‘importance’ dates from the mid 19th century.

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   • 1. statured adjective

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   What does stature mean in a sentence?

   • Pick the best words! Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of STATURE is natural height (as of a person) in an upright position. How to use stature in a sentence.

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   What is another word for stature?

   • Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate these synonyms: stature(noun) high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement. "a man of great stature". Synonyms: height. stature, height(noun) (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot. Synonyms:

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   What does statute mean?

   • statute – a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government: The maximum allowable speed was established by statute. Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree Copyright © 2007, 2013 by Mary Embree n. 1. The natural height of a human or animal in an upright position. 2. An achieved level; status.

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   What is a person's stature?

   • Someone's stature is their height. It's more than his physical stature that makes him remarkable. Mother was of very small stature, barely five feet tall. She was a little short in stature. The stature of a person is the importance and reputation that they have. Who can deny his stature as the world's greatest cellist?

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   Stature is a noun that can mean natural height or quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of stature from Merriam-Webster Dictionary.

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   Stature can refer to a person's height or the high level of respect with which she is regarded. Your grandmother might be small in stature, or height, but have great stature, or esteem, in her community.

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   the height of something, esp a person or animal when standing. the degree of development of a person. the stature of a champion. intellectual or moral greatness. a man of stature. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of stature 1.

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   Stature is the height of a person or animal, or the degree of development or importance of a person or thing. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and usage of stature with Collins English Dictionary.