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

His entire career has been spent cultivating a heroic stature. —Cassidy Creech, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025

While the prestige of having a player of Neymar’s global stature is extremely attractive to the SPL, the people funding this thing do still expect some sort of return on their vast investment. —Nick Miller, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

Despite the size difference, the two demonstrate that bonding transcends physical stature. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025

And no winery is exempt, regardless of stature or awards. —Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

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