erective

[ ih-rek-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to erect.

Word History and Origins

Origin of erective¹

First recorded in 1605–15; erect + -ive

Example Sentences

The rulings say the Phoenix-area man in his 50s received a sample for an erective dysfunction drug from his doctor in January 2016 and later got a call from Costco saying a full prescription he had not sought was ready for pickup.

From Washington Times

For his codpiece were used sixteen ells and a quarter of the same cloth, and it was fashioned on the top like unto a triumphant arch, most gallantly fastened with two enamelled clasps, in each of which was set a great emerald, as big as an orange; for, as says Orpheus, lib. de lapidibus, and Plinius, libro ultimo, it hath an erective virtue and comfortative of the natural member.

From Project Gutenberg