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Definition of erectness

erectness

/ɪˈrɛktnəs/
e · rect · ness
Adverb:erectly
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Adjective:erect
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• noun

1

The state or quality of standing straight, upright, or vertically aligned, especially in reference to physical posture.

Example

"Years of ballet training had given her a natural erectness of posture that commanded attention in any room."

2

The physiological condition of being rigid, swollen, and upright, as of erectile tissue.

Example

"The veterinary textbook describes how the sudden erectness of a dog's ears and hackles signals heightened alertness."

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• Rhymes for erectness

• Nearby Words

erectile
erection
erectly
erectness
erector
erelim
eremurus

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erectness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erectness
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