English Explanatory Dictionary

erectile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Capable of being raised to an upright position.
  2. Capable of filling with blood and becoming rigid.

Pronunciation

/əˈɹɛktaɪl/ En-us-erectile.ogg

Word forms

erectile

Etymology

From French érectile, from Latin erectus, past participle of erigere, equivalent to erect + -ile.

Derived words

antierectile erectile dysfunction erectility nonerectile
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