Levensgroot

Levensgroot is a Dutch term meaning life-sized, used to describe objects that are the same size as a real human being. It is commonly applied in art, sculpture, display design, and model making to indicate scale, including statues, mannequins, and architectural mockups. The noun form levensgrootte refers to the life-size dimension itself.

The term is formed from leven (life) and groot (large) and is primarily used in Dutch-language texts to describe physical size. It is distinct from levensecht, which denotes lifelike appearance rather than size.

In practice, levensgroot is used when the exact scale matters, such as in sculpture planning, museum dioramas, film props, and educational models. It helps readers and viewers understand the intended proportion in relation to an actual human figure.