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.
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.
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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