Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- the act of erecting.
- the state of being erected.
- something erected, as a building or other structure.
- Physiology. a distended and rigid state of an organ or part containing erectile tissue, especially of the penis or the clitoris.
noun
- the act of erecting or the state of being erected
- something that has been erected; a building or construction
- physiol the enlarged state or condition of erectile tissues or organs, esp the penis, when filled with blood
- an erect penis
mid-15c., “establishment; advancement,” from Late Latin erectionem (nominative erectio), noun of action from past participle stem of erigere (see erect (adj.)). Meaning “the putting up” (of a building, etc.), “stiffening of the penis” are both from 1590s.
n.
- The firm and enlarged condition of a body organ or part when the erectile tissue surrounding it becomes filled with blood, especially such a condition of the penis or clitoris.
- The process of filling with blood.