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erective

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -ɛktɪv

1

adj

Meaning 1

Making erect or upright; raising.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

Examples

  • erective movement of the trunk

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

erectile (pertaining to penile erections)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • erective attainment
  • erective inadequacy
  • erective difficulty
  • erective potency

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From erect + -ive?