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Stature

Meanings and phrases

stature

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
n.
  1. high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
  2. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot; height

short stature

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • A man of short stature, La Guardia's height is sometimes given as .
  • His short stature () stemmed from congenital kidney disease and its treatment.
  • However, due to her short stature, there is not much room for further development.

small stature

Pronunciation American British Australian Indian
E.g.
  • Miller, of small stature, was able to remove a lot of earth from around Collins.
  • He cited his favorite player as Patrick Kane due to their similar small stature.
  • Agesilaus was of small stature and unimpressive appearance, and was lame from birth.
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