stance

Meanings

• noun

  The position taken by a person or thing, especially one of authority, in relation to a particular issue or policy.

  - "The president took a firm stance on immigration."
  - "The company's stance on employee benefits is generous."

• noun

  A posture assumed for stability or support.

  - "The statue was designed to show the king in a regal stance."
  - "The athlete took a defensive stance before the opponent approached."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

position , posture , stand , stand , stand

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stance
dance , chance , danceance , romance

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Homophones

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1. Stance (English) : The position taken or maintained.
   

2. Stance (Computing) : A configuration or setup of a system.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of stance that leads to same result
stance , stances , closed stance , closed stances , open stance , open stances

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Etymology

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From Old French 'estance' meaning 'posture, position, stand'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'stance' is also used in dance? In dance, a stance refers to a position of the feet.

2. In ancient Rome, the term 'statio' meant 'a standing army'. Over time, this term evolved into 'stance' in English.

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Related Concepts

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1. Attitude: A stance is a type of attitude, reflecting a person's or group's perspective towards an issue or policy.

2. Posture: A stance is a type of posture, reflecting a person's or figure's position in space.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'stance' refers to the attitude or perspective of the speaker or narrator towards the subject matter. In art, a 'stance' can refer to the way a figure is positioned in a painting or sculpture.

How to Memorize "stance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person taking a firm stance on an issue.
   - Imagine a statue with a regal stance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stance' with the idea of a firm or unwavering position.
   - Link the word 'stance' with the idea of a posture or position.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Stance is a strong stance, a position that's taken in life.'
   - Use the acronym 'S-T-A-N-C-E' to remember the definition: 'Stable, Tactical, Assertive, Noble, Confident, Effective'.

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