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stature

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/ˈstætʃər/ · stat-ure

The height of a person or the importance or reputation gained by someone or something.

Meanings

nounformal

The height of a person or the importance or reputation gained by someone or something.

کسی شخص کی اونچائی یا کسی چیز کی اہمیت یا شہرت جو کسی کی وجہ سے حاصل ہوتی ہے۔

قد

qad

Synonyms

heightelevationimportanceاُونچائیسطحمقام

Antonyms

shortnessinsignificanceکمیبے مطلبی

Common Collocations

  • physical stature
  • social stature
  • stature of a leader

Example Sentences

Her stature in the community is highly regarded.

اس کی کمیونٹی میں حیثیت کو بہت بلند سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Is ki community mein haisiyat ko bohat buland samjha jata hai.

He has a tall stature, which makes him stand out.

اس کی اونچائی کی وجہ سے وہ نمایاں نظر آتا ہے۔

Is ki oonchai ki wajah se woh numayan nazar aata hai.

Stature can also refer to the reputation of a person.

قد کا مطلب کسی شخص کی شہرت بھی ہو سکتی ہے۔

Qad ka matlab kisi shakhs ki shohrat bhi ho sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

statue:A statue is a three-dimensional representation of a person or animal, whereas stature refers to height or reputation.

Word Family

statureless
adjectiveقد سے محروم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of stature as 'statue' to remember it refers to a person's height and reputation.

Picture a tall statue representing greatness to associate stature with height and importance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی قدریں سب کو سمجھ نہیں آتیں، / کچھ لوگ اونچے ہوتے ہیں، لیکن شرافت میں چھوٹے ہوتے ہیں۔

Ishq ki qadreen sab ko samajh nahi aatein, / Kuch log oonche hote hain, lekin sharafat mein chote hote hain.

Not everyone understands the values of love, / Some are tall in stature but small in nobility.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اونچا کھڑا پتھر بھی وقتی ہوتا ہے۔

Ooncha khara pathar bhi waqti hota hai.

A tall standing stone is also temporary.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "statura" — height, position

First known use: 14th century

The word 'stature' has been used in English since the 14th century, derived from the Latin 'statura', which signifies measurement or height.