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stature

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈstætʃər/ · UK /ˈstætʃə/

stature means: The height of a person or animal when standing.

noun

BODY HEIGHTC1

The height of a person or animal when standing.

  • She is small in stature.
  • The doctor measured the child’s stature.
  • Despite his short stature, he could reach the high shelf.

Similar words: height

Common phrases: short stature, small stature, tall stature

RESPECT AND IMPORTANCEC1

The respect and importance someone has because of their achievements or abilities.

  • Her stature as a scientist grew.
  • He became an artist of international stature.
  • The award increased the writer’s public stature.

Similar words: standing, prestige, status

Common phrases: international stature, political stature, gain in stature

Questions about stature

What does stature mean?

The height of a person or animal when standing.

What is stature in other languages?

Türkçe: boy · Español: estatura · Français: taille · Deutsch: Körpergröße · Italiano: statura · 日本語: 身長

How do you pronounce stature?

In American English /ˈstætʃər/; in British English /ˈstætʃə/.

How do you use stature in a sentence?

She is small in stature. The doctor measured the child’s stature.

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