adjective
erectile
uh-REHK-tyl
Erectile (adjective) means Able to become rigid and swollen by filling with blood, as certain body tissue does.
adjective
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Able to become rigid and swollen by filling with blood, as certain body tissue does.
"Erectile tissue lines the penis and clitoris."
"Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition that can usually be treated."
How to use erectile
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes body tissue capable of stiffening by engorging with blood.
Common pairings
erectile tissue
erectile dysfunction
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Etymology
From French érectile, built from Latin erectus ("raised up") plus the adjective suffix -ile.
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What does “erectile” mean?
The word “erectile” means able to become rigid and swollen by filling with blood, as certain body tissue does. In plain terms, describes body tissue capable of stiffening by engorging with blood.
How do you pronounce “erectile”?
“Erectile” is pronounced uh-REHK-tyl (/əˈɹɛktaɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “erectile” in a sentence?
Here is “erectile” used in a sentence: “Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition that can usually be treated.”
What part of speech is “erectile”?
“Erectile” is an adjective.
Where does the word “erectile” come from?
The word “erectile” comes from Latin. From French érectile, built from Latin erectus ("raised up") plus the adjective suffix -ile.
