erection
|e-rec-tion|
/ɪˈrɛkʃən/
upright structure or state
Etymology
'erection' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'erectio,' where 'erect-' meant 'upright.'
'erectio' transformed into the Old French word 'erection,' and eventually became the modern English word 'erection' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to make upright or build,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'construction' and 'bodily rigidity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of building or putting up a structure.
The erection of the new bridge took two years.
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Noun 2
the state of a part of the body, especially the penis, becoming rigid and elevated.
He experienced an erection due to the medication.
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