life–size

adjective \ˈlīf-ˈsīz\

: having the same size as a real person or thing

Full Definition of LIFE-SIZE

: of natural size : of the size of the original <a life–size statue>

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life–size or life–sized \-ˈsīzd\

1841

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adjective \ˈlīf-ˈsīz\

: of natural size : having the same size as the original <a life-size portrait>

life–size or life–sized \-ˈsīzd\

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