erectile

adjective

1
: of, relating to, or capable of undergoing physiological erection
erectile tissue
2
: capable of being raised to an upright position
the erectile quills of a porcupine
erectility noun

Examples of erectile in a Sentence

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Stress and anxiety certainly can lead to erectile challenges, so can daily life and the luck of the draw. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Saffron is a spice that's similarly known for enhancing one's mood, Susie notes, and has also been shown to improve erectile function in individuals taking antidepressants. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024 Next to the prostate are nerves essential for erectile function. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 5 Sep. 2024 If a guy is dealing with some erectile unpredictability, being able to communicate that instead of hide it. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for erectile 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of erectile was in 1830

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“Erectile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/erectile. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

erectile

adjective
erec·​tile i-ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce erectile (audio)
-ˌtīl
: capable of becoming erect
erectile tissue
erectile feathers of a bird

Medical Definition

erectile

adjective
erec·​tile i-ˈrek-tᵊl How to pronounce erectile (audio) -ˌtīl How to pronounce erectile (audio)
: capable of being raised to an erect or elevated position
especially : cavernous sense 2
erectility noun
plural erectilities

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