statures

stat·ure

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [stach-er]
- /ˈstætʃ ər/
- /ˈstætʃ.ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [stach-er]
- /ˈstætʃ ər/

Definitions of statures word

noun statures the height of a human or animal body. 1
noun statures the height of any object. 1
noun statures degree of development attained; level of achievement: a minister of great stature. 1

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Origin of statures

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Old French estature < Latin statūra, equivalent to stat(us) past participle of stāre to stand + -ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for Statures

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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statures popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

statures usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for statures

noun statures

cachets — Plural form of cachet.
calibers — Plural form of caliber.
capacities — the ability to receive or contain: This hotel has a large capacity.
dignities — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.

All 4 Synonyms of statures