Associations to the word «Stature»

Wiktionary

STATURE, noun. A person or animal's natural height when standing upright.
STATURE, noun. Respect coming from achievement or development.

Dictionary definition

STATURE, noun. High level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement; "a man of great stature".
STATURE, noun. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot.

Wise words

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