erection
UK: ɪˈrekʃn | US: ɪˈrekʃn
n. the act of erecting or constructing something
n. the state of being rigid and upright, especially in a biological context
n. a building or structure that has been erected
The word "erection" derives from the Latin erigere ("to raise, set up"), composed of e- (a variant of ex-, meaning "out") + regere ("to guide, direct, keep straight"). The root regere is also the source of words like "rectify" and "correct," reflecting the idea of straightening or aligning. Over time, "erection" evolved to describe both the physical act of building and the physiological state of rigidity, particularly in anatomy. The dual meanings highlight the conceptual link between structural uprightness and biological function.
The erection of the new bridge took two years to complete.
The statue's erection was celebrated with a public ceremony.
The doctor explained the causes of prolonged erection in medical terms.
The ancient temple's erection required advanced engineering skills.
The scaffolding was necessary for the safe erection of the steel framework.