First Known Use: 14th century
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stature
noun stat·ure \ˈsta-chər\
: the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.
: a person's height
Full Definition of STATURE
1
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
2
: quality or status gained by growth, development, or achievement
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Origin of STATURE
Middle English, from Anglo-French estature, stature, from Latin statura, from status, past participle of stare to stand — more at stand
STATURE Defined for Kids
stature
noun stat·ure \ˈsta-chər\
Definition of STATURE for Kids
1
: a person's height <He's of rather small stature.>
2
: quality or fame gained (as by growth or development) <A writer of her stature should produce better work.>
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stature
noun stat·ure \ˈstach-ər\
Medical Definition of STATURE
: natural height (as of a person) in an upright position
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