erect — standing straight up; upright
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: standing straight up; upright
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈrekt/
Example Sentences
- The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.
- The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.
- Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.
erect
ADJECTIVE[/ɪˈrekt/]
standing straight up; upright
Workers erect a tall flagpole in the town square as crowds cheer below.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'erectus', the past participle of 'erigere', meaning 'set upright' or 'raised up'. The Latin root combines 'e-' (out) and 'regere' (to direct or straighten), originally denoting something stretched or extended upward.
Breakdown
e- (out, away) + rectus (straight, upright). The prefix 'e-' intensifies the sense of extending outward, while 'rectus' provides the core meaning of straightness or uprightness.
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📝Examples
“The penguin tried to look erect and dignified, but kept slipping on the ice.”
“The construction workers will erect the scaffolding tomorrow morning.”
“Keep your head erect when walking to maintain good posture.”
“The cat's tail was erect, signaling it was ready to pounce on the laser dot.”
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