Merriam-Webster's Dictionary and Thesaurus - Merriam-Webster [1323]
sta·tio·ner noun : one that sells stationery
sta·tio·nery noun : materials (as paper, pens, or ink) for writing; especially : letter paper with envelopes
station wagon noun : an automobile having a long interior, one or more folding or removable rear seats, and usu. a door at the rear
sta·tis·tic noun 1 : a single term or datum in a collection of statistics
2 : a quantity (as the mean) that is computed from a sample
sta·tis·tics noun singular or plural [ORIGIN: G Statistik study of political facts and figures, fr. NL statisticus of politics, fr. L status state]
: a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, and interpretation of masses of numerical data; also : a collection of such numerical data
— sta·tis·ti·cal adjective
— sta·tis·ti·cal·ly adverb
— stat·is·ti·cian noun
stat·u·ary noun, plural -ar·ies 1 : the art of making statues
2 : STATUES
stat·ue noun : a likeness (as of a person or animal) sculptured, modeled, or cast in a solid substance
stat·u·esque adjective : tall and shapely
stat·u·ette noun : a small statue
stat·ure noun 1 : natural height (as of a person)
2 : quality or status gained (as by achievement)
sta·tus noun 1 : the condition of a person in the eyes of others or of the law
2 : state of affairs
3 : position or rank in relation to others
Synonyms
[2] footing, picture, posture, scene, situation—more at SITUATION
[3] degree, footing, level, place, position, rank, situation, standing, station—more at RANK
sta·tus quo noun [ORIGIN: L, state in which]
: the existing state of affairs
stat·ute noun : a law enacted by a legislative body
Synonyms
act, enactment, law, ordinance—more at LAW
stat·u·to·ry adjective : imposed by statute : LAWFUL
statutory rape noun : sexual intercourse with a person who is below the statutory age of consent
1staunch variant of 1STANCH