Definitions for statue
ˈstætʃ ustat·ue

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. statuenoun

   a sculpture representing a human or animal

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. statuenoun

   A three-dimensional work of art, usually of a person or animal, usually created by sculpting, carving, molding, or casting.

2. Etymology: From statua, derived from statuo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Statuenoun

   An image; a solid representation of any living being.

   Etymology: statue, Fr. statua, Latin.

   The princess heard of her mother’s statue, a piece many years in doing, and now newly perform’d by that rare Italian master. William Shakespeare, Winter’s Tale.

   They spake not a word;
   But like dumb statues, or unbreathing stones,
   Star’d each on other. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   Architects propounded unto Alexander to cut the mountain Athos into the form of a statue, which in his right hand should hold a town capable of containing ten thousand men, and in his left a vessel to receive all the water that flowed from the mountain. John Wilkins, Math. Magick.

   A statue of Polycletus, called the rule, deserves that name for having so perfect an agreement in all its parts, that it is not possible to find a fault in it. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

2. To Statueverb

   To place as a statue.

   Etymology: from the noun.

   Thou shalt be worshipp’d, kiss’d, lov’d and ador’d;
   And were there sense in his idolatry,
   My substance should be statued in thy stead. William Shakespeare.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Statue

   A statue is a free-standing sculpture in which the realistic, full-length figures of persons or animals are carved or cast in a durable material such as wood, metal or stone. Typical statues are life-sized or close to life-size; a sculpture that represents persons or animals in full figure but that is small enough to lift and carry is a statuette or figurine, whilst one more than twice life-size is a colossal statue.Statues have been produced in many cultures from prehistory to the present; the oldest-known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. Statues represent many different people and animals, real and mythical. Many statues are placed in public places as public art. The world's tallest statue, Statue of Unity, is 182 metres (597 ft) tall and is located near the Narmada dam in Gujarat, India.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. statue

   A statue is a three-dimensional sculpture, typically of a person or animal, which is made from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood. It is often created as an artistic representation or symbol, and intended for public display in a public place or as part of a monument.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Statuenoun

   the likeness of a living being sculptured or modeled in some solid substance, as marble, bronze, or wax; an image; as, a statue of Hercules, or of a lion

2. Statuenoun

   a portrait

3. Statueverb

   to place, as a statue; to form a statue of; to make into a statue

4. Etymology: [F., fr. L. statua (akin to stativus standing still), fr. stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Statue

   A statue is a sculpture representing one or more people or animals, normally full-length, as opposed to a bust, and at least close to life-size, or larger. A small statue, usually small enough to be picked up, is called a statuette or figurine. The definition of a statue is not always clear-cut; equestrian statues, of a person on a horse, are certainly included, and in many cases, such as a Madonna and Child or a Pietà, a sculpture of two people will also be. Statues have been produced in many cultures from from prehistory to the present; the oldest known statue dating to about 30,000 years ago. The world's tallest statue is over 500 feet. Many statues are built on commission to commemorate a historical event, or the life of an influential person. Many statues are intended as public art, exhibited outdoors or in public buildings. Some statues gain fame in their own right, separate from the person or concept they represent, as with the Statue of Liberty.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Statue

   stat′ū, n. a likeness of a human being or animal carved out of some solid substance: an image—(obs.) Stat′ua.—n. Stat′ūary, the art of carving statues: a statue or a collection of statues: one who makes statues: a dealer in statues.—adj. Stat′ued, furnished with statues.—n. Statuette′, a small statue. [Fr.,—L. statua—statuĕre, to cause lo stand—stāre.]

Matched Categories

1. • Sculpture

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'statue' in Nouns Frequency: #2391

Anagrams for statue »

1. astute

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of statue in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of statue in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of statue in a Sentence

1. Carl Lipo:

   The issue of water availability (or the lack of it) has often been mentioned by researchers who work on Rapa Nui/Easter Island, when we started to examine the details of the hydrology, we began to notice that freshwater access and statue location were tightly linked together. It wasnt obvious when walking around--with the water emerging at the coast during low tide, one doesnt necessarily see obvious indications of water. File photo - Statues at Anakena Beach, Easter Island, Chile. (Photo by Eric LAFFORGUE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Places without ahu/moai showed no freshwater, he added. The pattern was striking and surprising in how consistent it was. Researchers had already identified groundwater discharge in coastal areas as a key factor in the statues placement on Easter Islands coast. In the latest stage of the research, experts examined how the availability of freshwater in certain areas was linked to the methods and means of building the statues. EASTER ISLANDS ANCIENT CIVILIZATION WAS NOT DESTROYED BY WARFARE, EXPERTS SAY Around 900 statues, or moai, are dotted around Easter Island. Circa 1955: Two ancient statues of uncertain origin on Easter Island, in the South Pacific Ocean. (Photo by Richard Harrington/Three Lions/Getty Images).

2. Andrew Cuomo:

   I understand the feelings about Christopher Columbus and some of his acts, which nobody would support, but the statue has come to represent and signify appreciation for the Italian-American contribution to New York.

3. Guillemette Andreu:

   The museum, founded in 1824, is filled with treasures found in digs commissioned by Savoy kings and completed with the finds of Italian Egyptologist Ernesto Schiaparelli. The vast holdings include a captivating statue of Ramses II, one of the world's most important papyrus collections and nearly the entire contents of an architect's tomb dating back well over 3,000 years. The large-scale renovations nearly doubled the space, allowing many artifacts to be taken out of storage and a more complete and modern exposition of those already on display. The museum remained open during the years of work, rotating closures of wings. `' It is a very important improvement from an archaeological and Egyptological point of view.

4. Nancy Pelosi:

   It's really a sad thing. It's almost as if they decided to turn the Statue of Liberty around.

5. Deborah Rickards:

   We consider the city to be part of our campus and all of these kids know the LOVE statue.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=statue
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Statue
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=statue
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/statue
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=statue
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=statue