erect
[ ih-rekt ]
/ ɪˈrɛkt /
adjective
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
to become erect; stand up or out.
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British Dictionary definitions for erected
erect
/ (ɪˈrɛkt) /
adjective
verb (mainly tr)
Derived forms of erect
erectable, adjective erectly, adverb erectness, nounWord Origin for erect
C14: from Latin
ērigere to set up, from
regere to control, govern
Medical definitions for erected
erect
[ ĭ-rĕkt′ ]
adj.
Being in or having a vertical, upright position.
Being in or having a stiff, rigid physiological condition.