adj.
rigidly upright or straight.
▸(of the penis, clitoris, or nipples) enlarged and rigid, especially in sexual excitement.
v.
construct (a building, wall, etc.).
▸create or establish (a theory or system).
Derivative
- erectable adj.
- erectly adv.
- erectness n.
- erector n.
Etymology
ME: from L. erect-, erigere ‘set up’.
