noun
stature
STACH-er/ˈstætʃər/
A person's height when standing.
The barefoot man stands upright as the device measures his stature.
Etymology
Latin statura referred to bodily height or size. English extended this physical measure figuratively to a person's level of importance or respect.
In context
make the being of a gigantic stature that is to say about 8 ft in height and proportionably large
More examples
- His short stature makes it hard to reach the highest shelf.
- The doctor tracks changes in her stature as she grows.
- The twins are similar in stature but different in build.
Forms
stature · statures
Similar words
- height
- More common; also describes objects and distances above ground.
- tallness
- Specifically describes being tall, while stature covers any height.