Search Dictionary
Definition of erectile

erectile

/ɪˈrɛk.təl/
e · rec · tile
JUMP TO:

erectile Lexical Profile

erectile Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being raised to an upright position or becoming rigid and swollen, especially describing vascular anatomical tissue that fills with blood.

Example

"The cockatoo raised its erectile crest of yellow feathers when startled by the sudden noise."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for erectile
Antonyms
View all antonyms for erectile

• Rhymes for erectile

• Nearby Words

ere
erebus
erect
erectile
erection
erectly
erectness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French érectile, formed from Latin erectus ('upright, elevated'), the past participle of erigere ('to raise or set up').

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erectile. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erectile
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.