erection

e-rec-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action of erecting a structure or object; the process of building or setting up.

  2. 2.

    A building or other upright structure.

  3. 3.

    (Physiology) The state of erectile tissue when filled with blood, particularly referring to the male reproductive organ.

Forms

plural: erections

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    erection of — the building or construction of something

Related words

Antonyms: demolition, destruction
See also: building, construction, erect, structure
Synonyms: assembly, building, construction, raising

Etymology

From Latin erectio ("a raising, erection"), from erigere ("to raise, set up"), from e- ("out") + regere ("to direct, guide").