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erection

intermediateB2

/ɪˈrɛkʃən/ · e-rec-tion

The act of raising or being raised; in anatomy, the condition of being in an erect position, especially of the penis.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of raising or being raised; in anatomy, the condition of being in an erect position, especially of the penis.

اُٹھانا یا اُٹھنے کی حالت؛ اناتومی میں، خاص طور پر عضو تناسل کے سیدھے ہونے کی حالت۔

اکڑ

akṛ

Synonyms

raisingupright positionstiffeningاُٹھائیسیدھی حالتسختی

Antonyms

flacciditydroopingcollapseکمزوریجھکناگری

Common Collocations

  • erection of the penis
  • erection angle
  • erection mechanism

Example Sentences

The erection can occur due to physical or psychological stimulation.

اکڑ جسمانی یا نفسیاتی تحریک کی وجہ سے ہو سکتا ہے۔

Akṛ jismāni ya nafsiyāti tahrīk ki wajah se ho sakta hai.

Understanding the mechanisms of erection is important for medical professionals.

اکڑ کے طریقہ کار کو سمجھنا طبی پیشہ ور افراد کے لیے اہم ہے۔

Akṛ ke tareeqe kār ko samajhna tibbī peshawar afraad ke liye ahem hai.

Certain medications can affect the quality of erection.

کچھ ادویات اکڑ کے معیار پر اثرانداز ہو سکتی ہیں۔

Kuch dawa'āt akṛ ke mayār par asar andaaz ho sakti hain.

Easily Confused With

construction:Construction refers to the act of building or assembling something, whereas erection specifically refers to the state of being upright.

Word Family

erect
verbاکڑنا
erectile
adjectiveاکڑے वाला

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Erection can be remembered by relating it to the word 'erect' which means straight up.

Imagine a flag being hoisted straight up on a flagpole.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "erectio" — a raising up, building up

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from Latin to English, referring initially to the act of building or raising up.